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Miso Soup for All Seasons

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Miso broth is liquid nourishment. Simple and satisfying. Any of the many varieties of miso may be used. Darker-colored miso has a deeper and stronger flavor (a fine fall and winter choice); lighter-colored miso is more gentle and sweet (superb for spring and summer). I love to mix and match to meet my mood. Using vegetable, mushroom, or kombu dashi stock instead of water fortifies a simple miso soup with flavor and nutrients. Serving it with pickles and a small bowl of whole grain fits the order for a macrobiotic breakfast or power snack.

Preparation facts

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

4 cups filtered water

1/4 lb soft tofu, cut into 1/2" cubes (optional)

2 tsp dried wakame seaweed (optional)

4 Tbs red or yellow miso

2 green onions, cleaned and sliced finely to the top

Directions

Place the water in a medium stockpot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the tofu and wakame, if desired, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, uncovered.

Pour 1/4 cup of the hot water into a small bowl. Add the miso and stir to dissolve, preferably with a wooden spoon.

Return the miso mixture to the stockpot and add the green onions. Reduce the heat to low and allow to simmer for 1 more minute. Adjust to taste with a touch more miso or a bit more water, as desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Calories 30

Calories from Fat 8 (27%)

% Daily Value*

2%Total Fat 1g

0%Saturated Fat 0g

31%Sodium 750mg

1%Total Carbohydrate 4g

0%Dietary Fiber 0g

4%Protein 2g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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