OMG...I love to take left over ingredients and make a culinary masterpiece. I also like to get more bang for my buck in today's economy. I had some shredded zucchini left from a zucchini bread I baked yesterday, some homemade cream of Asparagus soup, fresh organic red miso, and some chicken broth with fresh herbs from the garden still perculating on low since last night with the remains of our whole roasted chicken from last nights feast.
It was lunch time and the baby was still napping. I just did a yoga session and was starving! I opened the fridge and my creative juices were flowing thanks to Ana Brett and another one of her fabulous Kundalini DVD's.
I strained 3/4 of a cup of the chicken broth, added 1 Tlbs. of Miso. The kind you have to refrigerate, not the powdered stuff. You can find it in most health conscious grocery stores. 3/4 cup of Asparagus soup. Voila!
It was so tasty! And oh so healthy!
Here are the health benifits. I found this great website. Check it out for more info on Miso.
Miso Benefits from www.bodyecology.com
Many studies have been done on miso, some on humans and some on animals. These studies are showing the following benefits of miso2:
- Reduces risks of cancer including breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung
cancer and colon cancer.
- Protection from radiation
- Immune strengthening
- Antiviral -- miso is very alkalizing and strengthening to the immune system
helping to combat a viral infection.
- Prevents aging - high in antioxidants, miso protects from free radicals
that cause signs of aging.
- Helps maintain nutritional balance - full of nutrients, beneficial bacteria
and enzymes, miso provides: protein, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin E,
vitamin K, tryptophan, choline, dietary fiber, linoleic acid and lecithin.
- Helps preserve beautiful skin - miso contains linoleic acid, an essential
fatty acid that helps your skin stay soft and free of pigments.
- Helps reduce menopausal complaints - the isoflavones in miso have been shown to reduce hot flashes.
Have a beautiful day!
