Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms

A delicious Japanese soup with mushrooms and tofu.

Step: 1

Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add the mushrooms, reduce heat to low, and simmer 4 minutes. Stir the miso paste and soy sauce together in a small bowl; add to the broth along with the tofu and continue cooking for 1 minute more. Pour the soup into bowls and top with the green onions to serve.

Per Serving: 92 calories; protein 5.5g; carbohydrates 11.8g; fat 2.5g; sodium 1405.9mg.

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