Just about everyone loves a steaming hot cup of japanese miso soup, don't they? With a soothing and mild flavor, miso soup is light and "Brothy, " Not the type of soup that is a meal on its own (though some people, myself included, enjoy it for breakfast), so serve your homemade miso soup as an appetizer before the main meal. Miso soup is a quick, easy, and light soup and is a staple of japanese cuisine. This basic recipe is a simple vegetarian and vegan version of the classic miso soup you'll find served in japanese restaurants and sushi restaurants along with just about everything.