Miso Soup

This soup is perfect for lunch or paired with a stir-fry.  It is extremely easy to make & tastes wonderful.  It does call for tofu & although tofu doesn't have any taste, i wouldn't omit it.  It makes the soup more filling & less like a broth.

Miso Soup

Serves 8

Calories: 107   Total Fat: 3g   Protein: 4g

Carbs: 16g   Chol: 1mg   Sodium: 1,052

• 1/2t dark sesame oil
• 1/3c shallots, finely chopped
• 3T miso
• 1qt (4c) vegetable stock
• 1/4c firm silken tofu, diced
• 3T scallions, sliced for garnish

Heat the sesame oil in a saucepan over medium heat.  Add the shallots and cook until translucent.

Add the miso and mix well.  Add the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer.  Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 mins.

To serve, ladle into bowls and garnish each serving with tofu and scallions.

If desired, add protein powder just before serving.

Recipe from the P90X nutrition guide