FRESH PEA SOUP WITH MISO
This simple Japanese-inflected soup has a delicate green flavor and a lovely creamy consistency. Served in small bowls, it makes a perfect beginning to a spring meal. Using white miso (shiro miso) keeps the soup light; red miso (a k a miso) gives it a nutty, more earthy flavor. Both are good. Japanese groceries sell fragrant shiso leaves in tiny bunches, and also offer the best choices for soft, silken tofu.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, soups and stews, main course, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put oil in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add leek and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add snap peas to pot and season well with salt and pepper. Add 1 cup water and simmer until peas are soft, about 3 minutes. Add broth and miso and cook 1 minute more.
- Purée mixture in a blender, then pour through a fine mesh sieve, pressing with a wooden spoon to extract all liquid. Return strained soup to pot and check seasoning. (May be made up to a day ahead and refrigerated. Reheat just before serving.)
- To serve, spoon a little tofu into each small soup bowl. Pour hot soup over. Garnish with scallions and shiso.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 148, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 659 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Abbas Shoro
s@yahoo.comThis was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning, maybe some salt and pepper or a bit of garlic. The miso flavor was also a bit too strong for me, but that's probably just a personal preference.
Maryem San
s.maryem@yahoo.comThis was a delicious soup! The miso added a nice depth of flavor, and the fresh peas were a great addition. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal for a cold day.
Lisa Ridgeway
r_l@hotmail.comThis soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and comforting, and the miso adds a really nice depth of flavor. I usually add a bit of chopped ham or bacon for extra protein, and sometimes I'll also add
Tesla Pk
p.tesla@gmail.comI was really excited to try this soup, but I was disappointed with the results. The soup was very watery and lacked flavor. I think it needed more vegetables or maybe some meat to give it more substance. The miso flavor was also a bit too strong for
OP WATTOO
opwattoo97@gmail.comThis was a great soup! I made it exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfectly. The soup was flavorful and creamy, and the miso added a really nice touch. I served it with a side of rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Maria Dela Cruz
d_maria20@yahoo.comThis was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning, maybe some salt and pepper or a bit of garlic. The miso flavor was also a bit too strong for me, but that's probably just a personal preference.
gaming Hasib
hasib@hotmail.frI've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so flavorful and comforting, and the miso adds a really nice depth of flavor. I usually add a bit of chopped ham or bacon for extra protein, and sometimes I'
Ryan Kelley
ryan-k67@gmail.comThis was a delicious and easy-to-make soup! I loved the combination of fresh peas and miso, and the soup had a lovely light and fresh flavor. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal for a cold spring evening.
Bayjed Bustami
b@yahoo.comThis soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and comforting, and the miso adds a really nice depth of flavor. I usually add a bit of chopped ham or bacon for extra protein, and sometimes I'll also add
Dailess Shaibu
sd90@hotmail.frI was really excited to try this soup, but I was disappointed with the results. The soup was very watery and lacked flavor. I think it needed more vegetables or maybe some meat to give it more substance. The miso flavor was also a bit too strong for
Harriet Khosa
khosa-harriet@hotmail.frThis was a great soup! I made it exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfectly. The soup was flavorful and creamy, and the miso added a really nice touch. I served it with a side of rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Zeze Stembile
z@yahoo.comThis soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning, maybe some salt and pepper or a bit of garlic. The miso flavor was also a bit too strong for me, but that's probably just a personal preference.
Samantha Carroll
s.c69@gmail.comI've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so flavorful and comforting, and the miso adds a really nice depth of flavor. I usually add a bit of chopped ham or bacon for extra protein, and sometimes I'
KhanSahab KhanSahab
k.k@gmail.comThis was a delicious and easy-to-make soup! I loved the combination of fresh peas and miso, and the soup had a lovely light and fresh flavor. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal for a cold spring evening.