Miso Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. dried shrimp
5 c. water
3/4 c. miso
1/2 cube tofu
3/8 c. green onion
Saimin noodles, optional

Preparation

Cook shrimp in water for 10 minutes.
Bring water to a boil and let simmer.
Put miso in strainer (over a pot) and pour shrimp water through until all miso is dissolved.
Cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes and add to stock.
Bring to a boil.
Remove from fire and add finely chopped green onions.
Saimin noodles may also be added at the same time as the tofu for a heavier soup.