Loaded Miso Soup

Step 1

Bring 6 cups of water to a bare simmer and add one strip kombu; let it soak 10 minutes, then remove it and chop; set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, saute a handful of sliced shiitakes in oil until crisp.

Step 3

Whisk a cup of the water with 1/2 cup miso in a bowl until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the miso mix into the water and add 1/2 pound silken tofu along with some shredded carrots, turnip and ginger, the chopped kombu and about a handful of cooked, shelled edamame.

Step 5

Let stand long enough to heat the tofu through, about a minute. Add some chopped scallions and the crisp shiitakes and serve.