Traditional Miso Soup

Directions

1. 1

   DASHI----------------------------------- 6 c Water 1 Strip Kombu 1/4 c Bonito Flakes - (may be doubled) 1 sm Onion

2. 2

   sliced in - very thin half moons 1 Carrot - cut into thin matchsticks 1/2 c Bok choy -- (cut into medium pieces) -- (use green tops only) 1

3. 3

   OR- half Barley Miso - and Shiro Miso) 4 Scallions, chopped Prepare Dashi: Combine water and kombu, bring to a boil

4. 4

   Turn off heat

5. 5

   Add bonito flakes, stir and cover

6. 6

   Let sit for 5-10 minutes, strain soup broth and discard bonito and kombu

7. 7

   Add onion and carrots to broth, simmer 5 minutes

8. 8

   Add wakame flakes and greens, simmer 1-2 minutes and then turn off heat