Miso Soup

Servings: 4 Ingredients: Dashi (Broth): 6 cups cold water 1 12 inch long piece of kombu 1 88 oz./25g package shaved dried bonito flakes Soup: 4-5 cups dashi (broth) 4 Tbsp. brown miso paste* 1/2 package Mori-Nu Silken Firm Tofu**, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 2 scallions, white and green, thinly sliced on the diagonal daikon (Japanese radish), thinly sliced into 2 inch pieces to taste (optional) * 4 Tbsp. white miso paste, or 2 Tbsp. EACH brown and white miso paste can be substituted ** Lite Firm Tofu can be substituted Directions: Dashi: Combine the water and kombu in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, uncovered, over medium heat, then remove the kombu and discard. Bring liquid to a boil, add the bonito flakes and immediately remove the pan from the heat. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a medium bowl. Discard the bonito flakes. Soup: In a saucepan, heat dashi and whisk in the miso paste. Bring to a simmer and add the tofu, scallions, and daikon (if desired). Remove from the heat and serve immediately.