FRESH PEA SOUP WITH MISO

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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

1 tablespoon coconut or vegetable oil
1 medium leek, diced, both white and tender green parts
3/4 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed, then chopped
Salt and pepper
4 cups hot chicken broth or dashi
4 tablespoons white or red miso
4 ounces soft tofu
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
A few shiso (perilla) leaves, roughly chopped (optional)

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

Abbas Shoro
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This 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
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This 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
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This 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
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I 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
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This 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
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This 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
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I'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
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This 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
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This 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
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I 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
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This 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
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This 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
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I'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
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This 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.