MISO SOUP WITH TOFU AND ENOKI

Miso Soup with Tofu and Enoki image

This traditional Japanese soup has a mild flavor but is so comforting. Sliced green onions provide a bit of color.-Bridget Klusman, Otsego, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 packages (3-1/2 ounces each) fresh enoki mushrooms or 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 cups water
1/4 cup miso paste
1 package (16 ounces) firm tofu, drained and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
Thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, saute the mushrooms, onion, garlic and ginger in oil until tender. Add the water and miso paste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Add tofu; heat through. Ladle into bowls; garnish with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 601mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges