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Shiitake Mushroom Soup in Red Bowl

Shiitake Mushroom Soup with Clear Broth in a Red-Trimmed Bowl

Shiitake Mushroom Soup with Clear Broth in a Red-Trimmed Bowl


I was in mood for a mushroom soup with no grains, and so I came up with this recipe. To photograph it for a post, I put in a red china bowl. This prompted my daughter to eat it; she insisted on eating it in the red china bowl. You see, presentation does count!

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. shiitake mushrooms
  • 8 oz. baby bell mushrooms
  • 1 leek
  • 1 zucchini (or substitute other greens, such as bits of kale or collards)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. mirin (rice wine – or substitute 1 tsp. dry wine)
  • 1 tsp. miso
  • chopped scallions
  • 1 tsp. sea salt

How to Make the Soup

Saute the chopped onion in a bit of olive oil. Slit the leek in half; wash out any particles inside the leek. Cut in half and put in with the onion. Chop the zucchini and put it in with the onion. Add chopped mushrooms. Cover with water and add at least 1 cup more water. Cook until all is tender. Add sea salt and wine. Add miso at the end. Sprinkle with scallions and serve.

Proof My Daughter Liked the Soup:

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For more photos with red, visit Ruby Tuesday:
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28 Comments »

  1. Sounds delicious. I should try it, I rarely make clear soups these days, I seem to have fallen out of the habit.

  2. Ilana-Davita says:

    Great idea to combine a full recipe with RT. Thanks for sharing both the photos and such a yummy looking recipe.

    • Leora says:

      Thanks. I was going to post in on Thursday, and then I thought, why rush through writing it if it has a red-trimmed bowl? Works great for Ruby Tuesday.

  3. Hootin' Anni says:

    One of my favorites!!!! A good piece of toasted garlic bread and what a meal! Yum.

    I posted an ornament…a 50+ year old ornament!

    My R T is HERE

  4. Ralph says:

    Nice soup, the freshness and earthiness combine well in this broth. Vegetable add a satisfying texture, the mushrooms are divine. Lovely presentation, too. We do so often eat with our eyes, this looks delicious…

  5. Patti V. says:

    Ah yes, presentation is everything! I say that sometimes (jokingly) to Ralph when I give him a plate that doesn’t look that great, even though the food is yummy. ;-)

    I like what you wrote as captions on your daughter’s photos.. very cute series of pix.

    I love mushrooms. Ralph and I should try this. What is miso? I’ve had miso soup at a Japanese restaurant a few times.

  6. Ivon says:

    It is very kind of you to share the recipe. Everyone that likes mushrooms will thank you. :)
    Your daughter does look like she enjoyed the soup. Thanks for sharing.

  7. This is making me WAY too hungry – I’m gonna go cook some chicken and rice and veggies!

  8. Kim says:

    I love that soup…send me please ^_^.

    My Red Tuesday Here

  9. Yum … looks delicious in your lovely red rimmed bowl ;-)
    Hugs and blessings,

  10. Ellie says:

    Now this is the most important part – daughter approved! Hope you gave her a second helping :) I would definitely ask for one :) You are the master of the mushrooms – I only do them now on your recepie with greens.

  11. Missy Jane says:

    So thoughtful of you for sharing the recipe, surely it’s a yummy soup.

  12. chubskulit says:

    My husband love that soup!

    Here’s my Snowy Chinese RT

  13. Marites says:

    i like mushroom soups and it looks like your daughter likes it too:) happy RT!

  14. Carletta says:

    Sounds wonderful. My Hubs would love it.
    Love the photo. As some of my favorite cooking shows would state, ‘well plated’ !!!

  15. Nonizamboni says:

    What a perfect post! The soup, the pretty bowl and that smile [missing one tooth] :O)
    Thanks for the recipe. I’ll think of you as I pick out the best shitakes today.

  16. mizhelle says:

    that looks interestingly yummy!

    u may view mine here

  17. Jew Wishes says:

    What wonderful photos! I like the presentation, and yes it does count, you are right! Especially with our children.

    I love the expressions on your daughter’s face. She has a lovely and infectious smile! :)

    The recipe sounds delicous…I’m drooling…please pass me a napkin. :)

  18. Dianne says:

    looks delicious, your daughter is enjoying it :)

  19. Paz says:

    Beautiful bowl and delicious-looking and sounding soup. Perfect for Tuesday’s cold weather.

    Paz

    P.S. Thanks for providing the recipe, too.

  20. chiewilks says:

    oh…such a yummy entry for Ruby Tuesday..love that plate and I can use a little sip of that soup for this cold season…

    mine is here

  21. Now that is a soup I would really enjoy.. Your daughter is so precious….Michelle

  22. ita says:

    Hi, what can I use instead of the wine?

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