Miso Soup II

Cinco de Mayo - Soup, Stew and Chili

This is not a fishy soup like those that are kelp based. Let this soup mellow overnight for best taste. Like all vegetable soups, measures are approximate and substitutions can include whatever vegetable you want. Mushrooms of any kind are particularly good in this soup.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Miso Soup II

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

¾ cup chopped onion

3 cloves crushed garlic

1 tablespoon minced garlic

½ (12 ounce) package firm tofu

cubed

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon sherry

4 ½ cups water

2 cups grated carrots

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach

¼ cup miso paste

ground black pepper to taste

Mommy's Lemonade (Margaritas)

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

Pour oil into the bottom of a large saucepan and place over medium heat. Add onion; saute until tender and almost brown. Add garlic and ginger; saute until fragrant just a minute or two. Add tofu. Cook stirring occasionally until browned; this should take about 5 minutes

Step 2

Stir in soy sauce thoroughly coating tofu. Add water and sherry. Bring back up to heat and add carrots and spinach. Heat through.

Step 3

Thin miso with some of the soup and add back into the soup. Simmer over medium low heat for 5 to 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Season with black pepper to taste. Serve.

Nutritional Information

Miso Soup II

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 222.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.7g 25%

Carbohydrates: 19.7g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 6.1g 25%

Sugars: 5.5g

Fat: 12.1g 19%

Saturated Fat: 1.7g 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 17600.5IU 352%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.9mg 38%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 23%

Vitamin C: 10.8mg 18%

Folate: 135.4mcg 34%

Calcium: 426.3mg 43%

Iron: 3.3mg 19%

Magnesium: 98.6mg 35%

Potassium: 630.9mg 18%

Sodium: 987.2mg 40%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 22%

Calories From Fat: 108.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.