This quick and easy soup is a simple way to get a delicious taste of The Orient.

Method (serves 4)

• Add the dashi or bouillon powder to the boiling water in a saucepan.
• Add the spring onions and mushrooms and boil for three minutes.
• In a bowl, dissolve the miso paste in a ladelful of the hot broth until smooth then add the mixture back into the pan, stir continuously for 2-3 minutes.
• Lastly add the tofu and heat gently for 1 minute - do not boil.
• Lastly sprinkle over the wakame 
• Ladel into small Japanese style bowls.