Imoni Soup

Ingredients

• 4 cups (950ml) dashi stock 4 cups (950ml) dashi stock
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon mirin 1 tablespoon mirin
• 1 large taro root, peeled and sliced 1 large taro root, peeled and sliced
• 1 daikon radish, peeled and sliced 1 daikon radish, peeled and sliced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 onion, sliced 1 onion, sliced
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish) 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
• Steamed rice, for serving Steamed rice, for serving

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 180 kcal / 753 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 1g, 0g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 40g, 10g
• Protein: 4g
• Fiber: 6g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large pot, bring the dashi stock to a simmer over medium heat.
2. 2.
   Add the soy sauce and mirin to the pot and stir well.
3. 3.
   Add the taro root, daikon radish, carrots, onion, and mushrooms to the pot.
4. 4.
   Simmer the soup for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
5. 5.
   Serve the Imoni Soup hot, garnished with chopped green onions. Serve with steamed rice on the side.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Taro root — Make sure to peel the taro root thoroughly as the skin can be tough and fibrous. Also, be cautious while slicing it, as it can be slippery.
• Dashi stock — If you can't find dashi stock, you can substitute it with vegetable broth or mushroom broth for a vegetarian version.

Tips & Tricks

• For a heartier version, you can add thinly sliced beef or tofu to the soup.
• Adjust the soy sauce and mirin quantities according to your taste preferences.
• If you prefer a thicker broth, you can dissolve a small amount of cornstarch in water and add it to the soup during the last few minutes of cooking.

Serving advice

Imoni Soup is best served hot in individual bowls. Accompany it with a bowl of steamed rice on the side to complete the meal. Enjoy the soup with chopsticks and a spoon to savor the delicious broth and tender vegetables.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation of Imoni Soup, arrange the sliced taro root, daikon radish, carrots, and mushrooms in an appealing manner on top of the soup. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped green onions for a pop of color.