Appetizer: Japanese Soup with Tofu & Mushrooms

A simple low calorie miso-style soup that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or included in the main course.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 8 mins

Total Time: 18 mins

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Miso

Health benefits of Japanese Soup with Tofu & Mushrooms

Miso is extremely nutrient-dense and believed to alkalinize the body and stop the effects of carcinogens in the system.

Ingredients

2 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 tsp liquid aminos
1/2 package medium firm tofu
1 tbsp white miso soybean paste
1 stalk fresh green onion
2 shiitake mushrooms

Instructions

1. Slice mushrooms into thin slices, chop onion and cube tofu.

2. In a medium saucepan, bring broth to boil; reduce heat to low, add mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes.

3. In a small bowl, mix miso paste and liquid amino together.

4. Stir mixture into broth along with tofu.

5. Simmer 5 minutes, and serve topped with green onion.