Health Soup Recipe

Name: Health Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package kombu (about 2 ounces, which is the size of a package); 4 quarts water; 2 cloves garlic; 2 1/2 cups dried bonito flakes; 1/2 teaspoon chile flakes; 1/4 cup dried shiitake mushrooms; 5 tablespoons miso paste; 3 cups chopped greens, like broccoli rabe, kale or stemmed collards; 1/2 cup chopped scallions or spring onion; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1-2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 block silken tofu, cut in half horizontally then into squares; 4 cups chopped cilantro, or combination cilantro and basil; 1 lemon

Servings: persons

1 package kombu (about 2 ounces, which is the size of a package)
4 quarts water
2 cloves garlic
2 1/2 cups dried bonito flakes
1/2 teaspoon chile flakes
1/4 cup dried shiitake mushrooms
5 tablespoons miso paste
3 cups chopped greens, like broccoli rabe, kale or stemmed collards
1/2 cup chopped scallions or spring onion
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1-2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 block silken tofu, cut in half horizontally then into squares
4 cups chopped cilantro, or combination cilantro and basil
1 lemon

1
Make dashi, either by following these instructions or by making 4 quarts instant.
2
For homemade: Wipe kombu with a damp cloth, and break into a few pieces.
3
Put in a pot with water.
4
Bring almost to a boil, then turn off heat; remove kombu with tongs.
5
Add garlic, bonito flakes, chile and shiitakes.
6
Bring to a boil, and let boil 30 seconds.
7
Turn off heat.
8
Let sit for 10 minutes.
9
Drain through a colander into a bowl.
10
Put dashi back into pot.
11
Add miso paste, and bring to a boil.
12
Add greens and scallions or onion.
13
Cook 3 minutes.
14
Add fish sauce, salt and sugar.
15
Lower to a simmer.
16
Add tofu.
17
Cook at bare simmer 10 minutes.
18
Turn off.
19
Add herbs.
20
Just before serving, squeeze lemon juice into soup, to the sourness that you like.

156

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package kombu (about 2 ounces, which is the size of a package), 4 quarts water, 2 cloves garlic, 2 1/2 cups dried bonito flakes, and more.

Yes, Health Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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