This Mushroom & Taro Miso soup matches well the texture of mushrooms, with taro root, which absorbs the flavor of miso in this autumnal favorite. Try this combination in the fall when the ingredients are in season. If finding or preparing taro root is difficult, potatoes will work just as well.
4fresh shiitake mushrooms or mushrooms of your choice cut into bite size pieces
4taro roots satoimo halved or small potatoes
3oz. (90g)chicken thigh meat
7tbsp.miso
3cups (720ml)dashi soup stock (or broth) *
Chives or other seasonal aromatic garnish
Instructions
Peel the taro roots and cut them in half. Cut away the hard bottoms of the shimeji and mushrooms of your choice, and separate or slice them into bite-sized pieces. Cut the chicken into pieces about the same size as the mushrooms
Place the taro roots, chicken and dashi into a pot and bring to a boil. Once the water begins to boil, skim the surface to remove any impurities. Continue cooking until the taro roots are soft.
Add the mushrooms and quickly boil
Dissolve the miso into the pot and turn off the heat just before the soup comes back to a boil. Ladle the soup into a bowl and sprinkle with minced chives.
