FRESH PEA SOUP WITH MISO
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
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
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Hapy Akter
a-h@gmail.comThis soup is simply delicious! The perfect balance of flavors and textures.
JANIYA Rolle
rolle28@hotmail.comI made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.
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ts94@hotmail.comThis soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies. My kids love the bright green color and the sweet flavor of the peas.
Israel Svinurai
israels1@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of peas, but I really enjoyed this soup. The miso and ginger really balanced out the flavor of the peas.
Investor Megapull
m-investor@hotmail.comThis soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the hint of ginger and the umami from the miso.
Jose_drippy x
x.jose_drippy69@gmail.comI've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up fresh peas when they're in season.
Lifebidder 69
69_l6@hotmail.frMy family loved this soup! Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.
Jose Garcia
garcia93@gmail.comThe soup turned out beautifully! The color was vibrant green, and the texture was creamy and smooth.
Rida Zainab816
rida_z@gmail.comI love how easy this soup is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal when I don't have a lot of time to cook.
Andy Coon
andy-coon73@yahoo.comThis soup was a delightful surprise! The combination of fresh peas, miso, and ginger created a flavor profile that was both unique and comforting.