Adzuki Bean Soup

Discard soaking water and rinse adzuki beans several times. Put beans in a soup pot with wakame and water. Simmer for 45 minutes until beans are soft. Add carrots and simmer 10 more minutes, or until carrots are tender. Saute the onions, garlic, umeboshi vinegar and herbs in olive oil for about 5 minutes, or until onions are soft. Add to simmering soup. When the carrots are tender puree the soup in a food processor or blender.