Miso Soup with Tofu

• 4 cupsdashi
• 3 tbspmiso paste
• 8 ozsilken tofu
• 2 sheetswakame
• 2 stalksscallions

Instructions

1. 1

   Brown the dashi in a heavy pot over medium-high heat in batches, then set aside.

2. 2

   Cook miso paste and silken tofu in the same pot until softened and fragrant.

3. 3

   Return the dashi, add the liquid, and scrape up every browned bit from the bottom.

4. 4

   Simmer partly covered on low, 35-45 minutes, until everything is tender and the sauce has body.

5. 5

   Taste and adjust salt and acid at the end — that's what makes Miso Soup with Tofu taste finished.