This powerful Thyroid-enhancing soup not only provides essential Iodine from Kelp sea vegetables to nourish the entire thyroid "factory", but it is also high in amino acids and antioxidants and is practically a total meal in itself.
This and other miso soups, when properly prepared, can have an extraordinary effect on one's energy, leaving one calm yet alert.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1 piece of approx. 4" x 4" kelp dry sea vegetable from health food store
3 oz. Soba noodles (Or you can use Udon or Ramen or your favorite!)
6 cups pure, filtered water
½ cup julienned carrot strips, 2" to 3"
¼ lb. tofu, firm or extra firm, diced
¼ cup red pepper strips
3 Tbsp. light miso (barley)
Optional:
1-2 tsp. grated ginger
Few drops of toasted sesame oil
Sliced scallions for garnish
Directions:
- Check the kelp for small shells, then simmer in the water about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the kelp and reserve the broth. Slice into noodle-like strips (from 1/4" to 2" wide, your preference) and return the kelp strips to the pot.
- Add the carrots and noodles, and simmer on low heat for a few more minutes, until the noodles are slightly underdone.
- Purée the miso in a cup with some broth.
- Add the tofu, red pepper strips, optional ginger and miso to the pot and stir. Let simmer for a few more minutes.
- Garnish individual servings with scallions, stir, as the kelp likes to sink to the bottom, and serve.
Optional:
Add a few drops of toasted sesame oil when adding the tofu and other ingredients.
Note:
The kelp provides enough mineral salts so that added salt is not needed. Season with tamari for more "salty" flavor.