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Macrobiotic Soya Bean Soup
Serves 4-6

1 1/2 cups dry soya beans (soaked overnight)
1 cup sliced onions
1 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup daikon
1 turnip
1 bay leaf
2 strips kombu (5 cm. each)
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon tamari
1 tablespoon sesame oil
5-6 cups water
parsley cut fine

Discard the soaking water of the beans, and puree them in the
blender.  Stir fry the onions in a large saucepan, then add the
beans and the water.  Discard the foam forming on the top, then add
the sliced carrots, turnip, daikon, kombu and bay leaf.

Let it simmer for about 45 minutes then add the sea salt and tamari
and let it simmer for another 10 minutes. Adjust the seasoning.

The soup can also be blended for a creamier texture. Serve with a
sprinkle of parsley for garnish.

Printable version: soybean-soup.txt.