Miso Shiru Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 cups dashi (recipe following)
2 tablespoons miso (red bean paste)
4 ounces firm tofu, cube into 1/2 ' cubes
2 green onions, sliced diagonally
2 mushrooms
Dashi Ingredients
6 cups water
1 piece kelp (2 inch square)
3 ounces bonito tuna or 3 tablespoons dried bonito flakes

Preparation

----------Make the dashi---------.
Bring water to a boil.
Wash Kelp under cold water tap.
Add to water when it comes to a boil.
Stir and let boil 3 minutes.
Remove kelp from the water and add the bonito.
Allow to come to boil and remove from heat immediately.
Let it settle for a few minutes.
Strain off the bonito and set aside for whenever you need the dashi.
---------Make the Miso Shiru-----------.
Bring the dashi to a boil.
Mix a little hot liquid with the bean paste, stirring until smooth.
Pour mixture back into the saucepan, stir well.
Add tofu and return to boil.
Simmer for a few seconds only.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with green onion and a slice or two of mushroom.