Xander Root Miso Soup

Ingredients

Core

• Vegetable broth
• Miso paste (white or yellow)
• Tofu cubes
• Scallions, sliced

Add-Ins

• Mushrooms, sliced
• Spinach or bok choy

Instructions

Heat Base

• Bring broth to a gentle simmer.

Add Veg

• Add mushrooms and greens; cook 2–3 minutes.

Miso In

• Dissolve miso in small amount of hot broth.
• Stir into pot (do not boil).

Serve

• Add tofu and scallions.
• Serve hot.

Overseer’s Notes

• Never boil miso — it kills flavor.
• Add sesame oil for richness.
• Add noodles to bulk it up.

Pairings

• Dumplings
• Rice
• Pickled veggies

Timeline (≈ 25 min total)

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min