Tofu, Mushroom & Spinach Soup

Tofu, Mushroom & Spinach Soup

Text and Photo by Jac Kyles Baker 

Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen spinach, chopped

1/4 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced

2 tsp vegetable oil

2 scallions, sliced

2 oz. extra firm tofu, cubed

1 TB white miso

1 1/2 cups water

salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

In a large microwave safe bowl, add spinach and mushrooms.  Cover bowl and microwave for 1 minute, or until spinach wilts. 

Carefully remove bowl, add scallions, oil and miso paste. Stir and return to microwave to cook on HIGH for 1 minute.

Carefully remove bowl and stir in water and tofu.  Return to microwave to cook on HIGH for 1 minute or until soup is hot.

Carefully remove bowl and serve.  Garnish with scallions and/or hot sauce, if desired.