Kinpira Soup

To make the blood strong and to relieve some hot flashes.

Burdock root
Carrot root
Lotus root, fresh or dried and soaked - Optional
Sesame oil – Optional
Sea salt
Spring Water
Onion
Sweet Winter Squash
Sweet Young White Miso
Dark Aged Barley Miso

1. Chop very finely equal amounts of burdock root, carrot, and lotus root (if using lotus root).

2. Lightly brush sesame oil in the bottom of a pan (or add a small amount of water if not using oil), and heat on a medium high flame.

3. When oil or water is hot, sauté the burdock for 2 to 3 minutes. You may add a pinch of salt.

4. Layer the lotus root (optional) and carrots on top of the burdock.

5. Cover all vegetables with spring water. Bring to a boil. Lower the flame, cover, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes (until all vegetables are very soft). You may need to add water from time to time.

6. Add very finely chopped onion and sweet winter squash, and cook further until the onion and the squash become very soft.

7. Mix the two kinds of miso 50/50 and dilute some in the soup broth.

8. Slowly add enough of the miso for a nice taste, gently stir, and simmer for another 5 minutes.

9. This strengthening soup should be like a hearty stew.


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