Miso Soup

3-6 Tablespoons Miso Paste - miso comes in several varieties and ways.  Choose whatever you think sounds good if it is your first time making Miso soup.
1 Cup Scallions chopped
1 Cup Mushrooms chopped
1/2 Cup Soft Tofu cubed
4-6 Cups of water (or Vegetable or Chicken/Beef Stock if you choose)

You can use whatever veggies you like in your soup and make it to your desired taste.  If using soft tofu remember that it is SOFT and can be hard to cube due to it's softness.

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine Miso and Water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to and stir continuously. Stir in tofu. Separate the layers of the scallions, and add them to the soup. Add mushrooms last because adding them earlier will cause the soup to be mushroomy in taste.  Mushrooms tend to seep flavor if they are boiled for a long period of time.  Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes before serving. 

Miso is very healthy and delicious.  It can be a meal on its own if your choose or you can have it as the first course of a meal.  Add edamame to your meal and you can have an Asian night themed dinner.  When ever my Husband and I go to eat sushi we always order a cup of miso soup as our first course.  If you want to make it a meal you can add meat, more veggies, or if you choose more tofu (if choosing a vegetarian option).