A simple trick for weight loss is to start your meals with a clear broth soup. Toss in some high protein tofu and a few fresh vegetables and your diet is on the right track. Don't be afraid to try new vegetables, this miso soup will keep your diet interesting. Use it a base recipe and change up the vegetables.
Ingredients
3 cups of water
1 stalk of celery, sliced thin on the diagonal
1 leaf of kale, main rib removed and sliced into strips
4 scallions, both white and green parts, sliced in 1/4" pieces, save some of the green pieces to add in each bowl just before serving
1 cup Bunahieji (beech mushrooms or any fresh mushroom)
3 Tablespoons white miso
1/2 to 1 cup diced firm tofu
Miso Soup Instructions
In a medium pan, place the water, celery, kale and scallions.
Bring to boil, then reduce to medium low, cover and cook about 5 minutes.
Add the mushrooms and continue cooking another minute or two.
Spoon in the miso and stir until dissolved.
Add the tofu and continue to heat over medium heat until all ingredients are heated through.
Taking care not to boil.
Toss some of the scallions in each individual bowl.