Sunday, February 15, 2009

Miso Soup

This Asian soup is said to have natural healing qualities, especially if you have a cold. The ginger and soybean are excellent nutrients regardless of your health.

Ingredients
1 tsp. soybean oil
2 cloves garlic, mashed
2 green onions, sliced with tops
1 tsp. fresh gingerroot, grated
1/2 C. carrots, thinly sliced
1 C. mushroom, thinly sliced
2 Tbs. miso (in ethnic foods section or Asian market)
1 Tbs. dry sherry
4 C. water

Directions
Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onions and sauté until soft. Add fresh gingerroot, carrots and mushrooms. Cook and additional 5-10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Dissolve miso in 1/4-C. water and add to vegetables. Add remaining water and sherry and heat through

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