Bitter Greens, Tofu and Soba Noodle Soup

[Guest guest]

We're having one of those " put whatever's in the fridge in a pot "

days today and I came up with this soup, which was surprisingly

good. Note that the seasonings may need to be adjusted as I jsut

added things until it tasted right.

 

Bitter Greens, Tofu and Soba Noodle Soup

 

5-6 cups weak veggie stock

2-3 tbsp soy sauce

2 cloves fresh minced garlic

1 tsp fresh minced ginger

1/8 tsp paprika

1/2 of 1 large zucchini or summer squash, cut into long, thin strips

7 oz (1/2 of a tub) of extra firm tofu, drained and cut into small

cubes

2 tsp honey (adds richness, not sweetness, and local honey is good

for allergies this time of year)

1 tbsp red pepper flakes

3-4 cups bitter greens (i used broccoli rabe and some turnip

greens), coarsely chopped

1 nickle-sized bunch of thin soba noodles or more if desired, broken

in half or smaller

1-2 tsp miso (i used red miso, pretty strong)

salt and pepper to taste

 

Bring stock, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and paprika to a boil. Add

squash and red pepper flakes. Let cook over medium heat for about 5

minutes or until squash is soft soft. Add tofu and honey. Cook for

another 5-10 minutes, then add greens. Cook for another 3-4 minutes

then add soba noodles and miso. Cook until soba is soft and greens

are well-wilted, remove from heat and then season with salt and

pepper, if desired. Serves 4-5 people.

 

~Rachael