Brown Rice Soup

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Brown Rice Soup

 

Recipe By : Complete Guide to Macrobiotic Cooking, Kushi & Jack, p. 146

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Rice Soups And Stews

Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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3 shiitake mushrooms

1 3 inch kombu piece

1 quart spring water

2 cups cooked brown rice

1/4 cup dried celery

1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce -- up to 2

Sliced scallions -- for garnish

 

Boil the mushrooms and kombu in the water for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove them

and cut them into thin strips or pieces. Return them to the water, add the

rice, and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat and cook for 30 to

40 minutes. Add the celery and simmer for 5 minutes. Add tamari soy sauce

to taste and simmer for 5 minutes longer. Garnish with scallions and serve.

 

Variation: Miso may be added for a wonderful, warming soup.

 

Full book title: Complete Guide to Macrobiotic Cooking, by Aveline Kushi

and Alex Jack

 

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