Guest guest Posted October 17, 2005 Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/soups/veg/miso.html Miso Soup Note A staple of Japanese cuisine, miso soup is served with nearly every meal in Japan, including breakfast. It is very simple and quick to make, nutritious and low in calories. It's also very tasty. Serves 4 3 cups water 2 T miso 2 green onions, finely minced (optional) 1/2 cake tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (optional) 2-3 fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced (optional) 1/2 tsp. sesame oil Heat oil in bottom of small pot, add green onion (if using) and cook for about a minutes stirring frequently. Add 2 1/2 cups water. Dissolve miso in 1/2 cup water and add to pot. Bring to a boil. Lower heat, add mushrooms and tofu if desired. Serve In case you don't know what Miso is... Miso A thick fermented paste made from soybeans used frequently in Japanese cuisine. You can find it at Asian grocery stores and well stocked supermarkets. Miso comes in a veriety of strengths and colors, with white (which is actually pale yellow) being the mildest going up to red or brown. Enjoy Jolene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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