Sesame Broccoli Miso Soup
Cruise Chef Mark Hanna kindly provided this recipe, which he serves to cruise guests. He kindly cut down portions from a thousand to an amount more manageable for those of us making it at home.
- 7 cups water
- 1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli florets and stems, peeled, cut bite size
- 1 tablespoon wakame flakes
- 3 tablespoons barley miso
- 3 tablespooons toasted sesame seeds
- 3 scallions thinly sliced for garnish
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add cut broccoli stems. Cook for 5 minutes.
Add broccoli florets and wakame flakes and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Ladle out 1 cup of soup liquid into a small bowl. Stir in miso and let it dissolve.
Reduce broccoli heat to medium. Add the dissolved miso.
Remove from heat and let stand covered for 1 minute.
Sprinkle on sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Serve hot.
Variation: Add 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil along with the miso for a richer sesame taste.