Miso soup with Potato (Jyagaimo no misoshiru)

Miso soup is called “misoshiru” in Japanese. It is a traditional Japanese soup in which we use dashi for the base, and then mix with miso paste. Jyagaimo means potato. You might not think so, but potato goes really well with miso soup.

Yield: 2 servings
Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients

• 1 potato (cut into thin French fry shapes)
  
• 1/8 cup chopped green onion

Spices

• 1 tsp hon dashi
  
• 2 tbsp miso paste
  

Preparation

1. Boil 3 cups of water
   
2. When water boils, add potato and cook 3 minutes, or until soft
   
3. Add hon dashi, miso, and stir until mixed
   
4. Serve in a small bowl with green onions