Spring Japanese Miso Soup
Ingredients:
1 tsp olive oil
2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, chopped
2 tsp miso paste, dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water
2 carrots, washed, and chopped or shredded
1 bunch Enoki mushrooms (one package)
4 cups cooked rice vermicelli noodles
1 bunch fresh basil, chopped
6 cups water
Directions:
Using a saucepan, saute garlic and ginger in olive oil for 2-3 minutes.
Add vermicelli noodles and water.
Add miso and water mixture.
Add remaining ingredients and bring to a gentle boil.
Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon juice, if desired.