2 tbsp. organic sesame oil
¼ cup shallots, finely chopped
¼ cup green onion, finely chopped
1 heaping tbsp. chopped ginger
1 tbsp. finely chopped garlic
1 celery stalk, chopped
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
6 cups vegetable broth
2 cups purified water
1 bok choy, chopped
6 tbsp miso, light yellow or white
8 oz tofu, diced
16 shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced

In large pot, heat oil over medium heat.

Add shallots, green onion, ginger, garlic, celery and carrots and sauté for 5 minutes.

Add broth, water, bok choy and miso.

 Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer.

 Add tofu and mushrooms and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serves 8.

From:   Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald    December 2011.