Miso Soup With Shrimp And Tofu Japanese Soup Shrimp

Ingredients

5 c. water

1/4 c. white or red miso

salt

1 c. frozen shelled edamame

4 oz. baby spinach

3/4 lb. medium shrimp

7 oz. firm tofu

1 scallion

Steamed short-grain rice and toasted sesame seeds

Preparation

Step 1In a small bowl, whisk 1 cup of the water into the miso. In a medium saucepan, bring the remaining 4 cups of water to a boil with a pinch of salt. Add the edamame, cover and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach in bunches and stir to wilt. Add the shrimp and tofu. Stir the miso mixture and add it to the soup. Simmer just until the shrimp are cooked through, about 1 minute. Season the soup with salt and stir in the sliced scallion. Ladle the soup into deep bowls and serve with steamed rice and toasted sesame seeds.Step 2Wine: Fragrant, crisp American sake (like Momokawa Silver).