Miso Shiru Soup

• 5 cups dashi (recipe following)
• 2 tablespoons miso (red bean paste)
• 4 ounces firm tofu, cube into 1/2 ' cubes
• 2 green onions, sliced diagonally
• 2 mushrooms
• Dashi Ingredients
• 6 cups water
• 1 piece kelp (2 inch square)
• 3 ounces bonito tuna or 3 tablespoons dried bonito flakes

1. ----------Make the dashi---------.
2. Bring water to a boil.
3. Wash Kelp under cold water tap.
4. Add to water when it comes to a boil.
5. Stir and let boil 3 minutes.
6. Remove kelp from the water and add the bonito.
7. Allow to come to boil and remove from heat immediately.
8. Let it settle for a few minutes.
9. Strain off the bonito and set aside for whenever you need the dashi.
10. ---------Make the Miso Shiru-----------.
11. Bring the dashi to a boil.
12. Mix a little hot liquid with the bean paste, stirring until smooth.
13. Pour mixture back into the saucepan, stir well.
14. Add tofu and return to boil.
15. Simmer for a few seconds only.
16. Ladle into bowls and garnish with green onion and a slice or two of mushroom.

red bean, firm tofu, green onions, mushrooms, ingredients, water, kelp, tuna

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/miso-shiru-soup-12744 (may not work)