My hubby came back from the office (yeah the poor guy has to work over the weekend) close to midnight starving. He was not keen to have any instant noodles, or any cookies or bread. He was craving for some warm soup. I opened my refrigerator, stared at it and scratched my head….. clueless. How to come up with a bowl of soup in a jiffy? I am hopeless where cooking is concerned. I told him, “Should we go and buy your favourite beef ball noodles?” He was not interested…. the poor guy must be burnt out, even his favourite noodles did not excite him. So I opened the refrigerator, again, totally stressed out. I saw my packet of miso paste, and had an inspiration. I remembered what I used to make when I was a student, miso soup! It is simple, relatively healthy as a midnight snack, takes only 10 minutes to put together, and most important of all, it’s fail proof.
Miso Soup
* 500ml water
* 1 Tbsp miso paste
* Shimeji/Shitake mushroom
* Half a box of Japanese silken tofu
* Some wakame.
Method
1) Mix the miso paste and water together in a pot.
2) Add mushroom and wakame, and allow is to boil for 5 minutes.
3) Add the tofu, and simmer for another 3 minute. Serve warm.
Looks comforting!
Miso is supposed to increase one’s appetite! You did the right thing
I love soup! Miso soup is a good idea!
Looks good, a healthy soup! I cook miso soup too, but in different way. I add some enokitake and sprinkle with spring onion. http://eatingpleasure.blogspot.com/2008/04/miso-soup.html
VeggieGirl, Tigerfish and Mycookinghut,
Yeah, he was so delighted with the soup that night, and commented that I should cook more often. The poor guy must be so tired of eating out. Guess I need to learn how to cook more dishes.
Little Inbox,
Your miso soup sounds interesting. Will try it out the next time.
Your hubby must be feeling very conforting to have a warm bowl of ai xin soup.
What a great supper idea!