Clear Broth with Tofu and Wakame

Miso soup with tofu and wakame is a very common menu item at sushi bars and other Japanese restaurants. Here we use dashi we make instead of miso to create a visibly light, yet comforting, soup. Of course, you can replace the tofu and wakame with other proteins and greens. My mother makes hers with grilled mochi instead of tofu every New Year—to this day, it is one of my favorite dishes that she makes! Just grill the mochi and add it to the clear broth. The mochi will start melting like fre