Mild miso soup

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3cupsWater
6Scallions; including greens,
; chopped
6Dried shiitake mushrooms
6Wafer-thin slices peeled fresh ginger
1largeCarrot; peeled and thinly
; sliced
2tablespoonsYellow or red miso
½cupCubed firm tofu

Directions

Put the water in a large saucepan. Add ¾ of the scallions, reserving the rest. Add the mushrooms, ginger and carrot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cover, and turn the heat down to medium-low. Simmer until the vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes.

Strain the broth through a fine sieve. Remove the mushrooms from the sieve and reserve. Discard the remaining vegetables. Return the broth to the saucepan over low heat. Thinly slice the mushrooms and add them to the broth along with the remaining scallions.

Stir in the miso thoroughly, never allowing the mixture to boil.

Stir in the tofu. Serve warm.

Yield: 4 servings

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Recipe by: COOKING LIVE SHOW #CL9287 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.