In the Miso Soup Ryu Murakami
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated

I wasn't in the mood for a complicated recipe or a big ingredient list the night that I made this for myself. The miso costs a bit more at around $8-9 a tub but will last up to a year + in the fridge. Tofu, miso paste, Kombu (a sea vegetable), and aged, dried bonito (fish) flakes, are items that I keep in the kitchen, because I love to make miso soup. Whenever I go to a Japanese restaurant, I have to start my meal with a bowl of miso soup. Having just arrived home thinking I had plenty of time to post my entry into the May 2013 Virtual Vegan Potluck, I've realized that my timing is slightly off. If you follow my recipes you will be sure to use it more than once. "Murakami channels Brett Easton Ellis in this Japanese psycho-thriller with his version of Patrick Bateman. I got an incredible surprise this past weekend. Stockholm syndrome never felt so creepy!" - Zee, The Observer Haha, only joking. Miso soup has radioprotective properties. It has anti-ageing properties and helps in maintaining healthy skin. Foreigners' Reaction to Japanese instant miso soup. But the ONE thing I will eat in the morning is 10-minute miso soup. Health benefits of miso soup include lower risk of cancer, improved immune system, bone health and healthy nervous system. Okay, sometimes I like Ochazuke for breakfast too (but that's for another post). Little did I know, it's easy to make and tastes SO much better homemade. The miso compliments this soup beautifully making it a classic favorite.