Spring Challenge Day 18- Miso Soup With Brown Rice And Scallions

This is a nice recipe by Aveline Kushi

Miso soup with brown rice and scallions

1 3- inch piece dried wakame

2 Cups sliced scallions and scallion roots

1 Quart spring water

2 Cups cooked brown rice

11/4 to 11/2  Tablespoons miso

1 Scallion, sliced for garnish

Rince off the wakame quickly and soak it until it is soft. Remove the wakame from the soaking water and cut it into 1/2- inch pieces. Put the 2 cups of scallions and the wakame in a pot and add water to cover. Bring to a rapid boil. Add the rice and remaining water. Cover the pot and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Put the miso in a bowl and add 1/4 cup of the broth from the pot and puree. Add the puree to soup and simmer for a few minutes. Garnish with the sliced scallions and serve.

 -This is a great recipe to use leftover rice or other grains. I had some nice cooked quinoa and so I used that instead of the brown rice. Came out great!