Traditional Chinese Medicine Medicated Diet Recipe Book

Watercress-Miso Soup

Qi and blood stagnation, excess dampness, spleen deficiency/ Poor immunity, masses, high

cholesterol, overweight, poor appetite, fatigue etc

Ingredients:
2-3 oz - Fresh enoki, maitake or other variety of mushroom
2 1/2 cups - Dashi or soup stock or water
1/2 block (7 oz0) - Firm tofu
3-4 Tbsp - White miso paste or to taste
1/2 bunch (3/4 cup) - Watercress
1 Medium - Green onion, ends trimmed, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces

Directions:

1. Wash the mushrooms and chop off any roots or excess stems if desired.


2. Place stock in a pot and bring to a boil. Add the mushrooms and tofu to the pot, then simmer
   over low heat, covered with the lid slightly ajar for about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat.


3. Remove 4 Tbsp of the stock from the pot, in a bowl, mix it with the miso paste, making sure
   that all the lumps are stirred out.


4. Gradually pour the miso mixture back into the pot and stir.


5. Divide the watercress among the serving bowls. Spoon the soup over the watercress (this will
   cook the watercress). Garnish with the green onion.

Actions/Indications/Functions

• Moves qi and blood


• Drains dampness


• Strengthens the spleen