Day 11: Quick Miso Soup

It may not be snowing outside, but it's definitely winter. I woke up in the dark to spend 3 hours in an unheated building getting cold to the bone. The only option was soup. I had to hold back from climbing into the bowl. Luckily it only took about 7 minutes from keys in the door to sitting at the table.  A quick dinner saves plenty of time for a hot bath and long nights sleep.

This might not be textbook miso soup but it's everything you want it to be. 

Quick Miso Soup

(single serving)

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup water

1 teaspoon white miso paste

1 ounce silken tofu, cubed

1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, diced

1 small head bok choy, quartered 

shredded carrots

1 green onion, sliced

dash soy sauce

red pepper flakes

drizzle toasted sesame oil

sprinkle sesame seeds

In a medium size pot, heat water and broth over medium heat. Stir in miso paste and add tofu and vegetables. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes until broth is just under boiling and vegetables are tender. Stir in soy sauce and red pepper flakes. Serve and drizzle sesame oil and sesame seeds.