Simplicity and a flavourful stock are the beauty of this authentic recipe. Other vegetables may be added.

Serves 4

Ingredients

3-inch strip Clearspring Kombu
3 Clearspring Shiitake Mushrooms
1L (4 cups) cold water
1 block Clearspring Tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 salad onion, thinly sliced
2tbsp Clearspring Sweet White Miso
 
For garnish

Watercress sprigs and/or decorative carrot rings

Method

1. Place the kombu, shiitake and water in a saucepan and soak for at least 15 minutes. Heat over a medium flame and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove the kombu and shiitake and reserve for other use. (They can be sliced and cooked with beans or vegetables.)

2. Add the tofu and salad onion, and simmer for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat.

3. Dilute the miso in a little broth, add to the soup, and allow to rest briefly before serving.