Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 2 vegetable bouillon cubes
• 3 cups cooked dried adzuki beans
• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• 3 medium carrots, cut diagonally into 1/16-inch thick slices
• ¼ cup white miso
• 4 scallions, sliced thin

Method

1. In a heavy saucepan bring water to a boil and add bouillon cubes, stirring until dissolved.
2. Add beans and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
3. In a heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat and stir-fry carrots until crisp, about 3 minutes.
4. Stir carrots into soup.
5. In a small bowl stir together miso and ½ cup hot broth until combined will and stir into soup.
6. Bring soup to a boil, stirring occasionally, and stir in scallions.