Miso soup is a traditional Japanese dish made from a combination of dashi stock and miso paste, with additional ingredients such as tofu, green onions, seaweed, and mushrooms often added for flavor and texture. Dashi is a basic Japanese soup stock made with ingredients like dried bonito flakes, kelp, and anchovy. Miso paste, the key ingredient, is a fermented paste made from soybeans, sea salt, and rice koji. The combination of these ingredients gives miso soup its comforting, savory flavor and variety of textures. It is also known for its health benefits and is a staple in Japanese cuisine, often enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.