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Miso soup with watercress and ginger
6 Cups filtered water
1 Onion, diced
1 1-inch piece of kombu, soaked and diced
1 Large bunch watercress, washed and coarsely chopped
1 Tablespoon grated ginger root
2 Tablespoons miso, diluted in a little of the hot broth
In a large pot bring water, kombu and onion to a boil. Turn heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Add ginger and simmer for another 2 minutes. Add water cress and miso. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Serve.
– I have always loved the peppery taste of watercress! If you have the time homemade wontons are great in this soup too!
Wonton recipe here!