Miso Soup.....Traditional Japanese Homemade Soup

add one sheet of 5x5 Kombu to the water & bring to a simmer

add the bonito flakes & reduce heat & let sit for 5 minutes & then strain

put broth back in the pot on low heat & do not let boil

take out a cup of the broth & wisk in the miso paste in a separate bowl

slice the mushrooms & add to the broth

add the wakame & cut up the tofu into small cubes & add to the broth in the pot

after the miso paste is completely disolved into the broth add it back to the pot

keep on low heat but do not bring to a boil...once you see its about to boil shut off the heat

serve in a bowl & garnish with chopped scallions & enjoy!