There are lots of meals that I love when I go out to eat, but never actually make at home because I don't realize how insanely easy they are. Miso soup is a perfect example. I order it pretty much every time I go out for sushi, so why haven't I ever thought to make it myself? Well, last night I actually did. Well, a version of it at least. I got a recipe from my mom for this fabulous tofu-spinach soup she makes, and with a few simple changes it turned into a miso soup of sorts. Here's my super simple recipe:
Easy Miso Soup
3-4 tablespoons miso paste (I used the brown kind, but I'm sure any will do)
1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
1 package extra-firm tofu, cut into small cubes or strips
5-ounce bag of spinach (or more!), chopped
Fill a pot with about 6 cups of water. Add miso and heat to a simmer until it's all dissolved. Add ginger and tofu, and bring it to a light boil for a few minutes. Add spinach and simmer for another minute or two. Season with salt and white pepper (if you have it--mine wasn't ground yet, so that would have been way too much work for me). Serve and enjoy.
