Miso Soup

Has anyone here ever tried Miso Soup or are aware of the healing affects of Miso?  Was interested to know if anyone has tried it and what was the outcome.  I watched Dr. Oz. yesterday and he suggested a cup a day to help lose belly fat.

Theresa

i make a batch every wk....doesn't last long with DH & myself.

my GF a yr ago gave me the book 'japanese women never get old or fat' - - it's an awesome read, not just filled with great recps.

since i'm not a big breakfast food person, i eat a LOT of fish.   i'll take some miso & poach my fish/shrimp & toss in some fresh greens (kale/spinach) whatever is on hand.   i have this just about every day for one meal or more.
my body actually craves it.

after my revision, i LIVED on this broth...you can control the sodium / msg if you make it at home.    it's my go to, when i can't think of something else to make.

I think I am going to make a trip to the local asian market and see if I can locate some.  Which do you prefer the red or the white?

Theresa

Would you mind sharing the recipe?  I'd like to try this.  If nothing else, it's healthy.

sure - a lot of it is also using what i have on hand, but this is the basics:

4oz of hikari miso base (white) - to 8 cups of water
i sautee' the whites of a bunch of green onion in a light oil for a few minutes & then add the above liquid
a good pinch (depending on taste) of bonito flakes (aged & dried) can use fish sauce
1 small sheet of pacific kombu (edible ocean plant - dried seaweed)
splash of low sodium soy

i let that simmer low for an hr & it's good to go.   from that base you can add whatever ingredients you like : tofu / fish / shellfish / veggies / noodles.

most items are in the asian section of the grocery store - sometimes i have to hit whole foods, because i live way out in the country.

Great!  Thank you!  I can't wait to try it with fish.