Miso Soup with Mushrooms, Snow Peas, and Tofu

Name: Miso Soup with Mushrooms, Snow Peas, and Tofu
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 to 2 cups mushrooms (shiitake, cremini, or baby bella), cleaned, stemmed, and sliced; 4 ounces (about 2 cups) fresh snow peas, trimmed and cut in half crosswise; 8 ounces firm tofu, well drained and cut into small dice; 2 scallions, sliced; 3 to 4 tablespoons miso (any variety) dissolved in 1/3 cup water; Freshly ground pepper to taste

December 9, 2011

This nicely flavored miso soup is made more substantial with the addition of tofu. Fresh shiitake mushrooms impart the best flavor to the broth. Follow with an Asian-style noodle dish, such as Asian Sesame-Soy Noodles (page 85).

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