Loaded Miso Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Bring 6 cups of water to a bare simmer and add one strip kombu; let it soak 10 minutes, then remove it and chop; set aside.
2. 2
   Meanwhile, saute a handful of sliced shiitakes in oil until crisp.
3. 3
   Whisk a cup of the water with 1/2 cup miso in a bowl until smooth.
4. 4
   Pour the miso mix into the water and add 1/2 pound silken tofu along with some shredded carrots, turnip and ginger, the chopped kombu and about a handful of cooked, shelled edamame.
5. 5
   Let stand long enough to heat the tofu through, about a minute.
6. 6
   Add some chopped scallions and the crisp shiitakes and serve.