Simple Miso Soup

On cold winter days (or days I just don’t feel like eating a big breakfast) I reach out for an umami-filled soup like miso to warm me up. I didn’t realize until recently that this soup can be as simple as melting some miso paste in hot water until it develops that rich color and flavor. 

Once I got it down, I decided to give it even more flavor with a few of my favorite things. Of course, all of these ingredients are optional, but I like them together. I generally use Mellow White Miso, but you could experiment with different types. 

I always taste at the end to make sure there is enough miso flavor in there. Finely cut strips of dried seaweed are optional, but they definitely up the fishy flavor! Add a dash of Sriracha and Sesame Oil at the end, if you want.   

¼ cup Miso Paste
4 cups Water 
1 cup torn Spinach  
¼ cup chopped Cilantro 
1 cup diced Silken Tofu  
Juice of 1 lime 

​Throw everything in a pot until it’s hot. Enjoy.