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Tokyo Style Soup
An aromatic soy sauce-based soup, chock-full of vegetables and tofu
Photo of Tokyo Style Soup (full of vegetables and tofu): a quick microwave soup recipe provided with nutrition facts for a Japanese soup bowl.
[4 Servings]    Cooking time: 30 minutes
 

1 cup tofu, drained and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup sausage, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 cup carrots, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup cabbage, cut into 1 inch wedges
1 cup green peas
1 cup potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
4 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons white wine
dash of pepper

< Garnish >
1/2 cup green onions, chopped

Image of vegatables and tofu made ready for microwave cooking. 1. Put the tofu, sausage, and vegetables in a 3-quart casserole and add water. Add salt and cover with a vented microwave lid.

2. Cook on HIGH(1200W) for 13-14 minutes or until it comes to a boil. Switch to LOW (30%) and cook for 9 –10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

3. Add the soy sauce, white wine, and pepper. Garnish with green onion.

* Soy sauce is added after cooking to preserve flavor.
* When using plastic wrap as a cover, poke a hole in the center to release the steam.

For how long you should cook with your microwave oven, see Cooking Time vs Wattage Conversion.
For more tips of using Microwave Oven, see Sachiko's Guideline to Microwave Cooking.


Nutrition Facts
One serving contains:
Calories Total Fat Saturated Fat Cholesterol Sodium Carbohydrate Dietary Fiber Protein
236 11.2g 3.6g 26mg 1381mg 21.0g 4.5g 12.8g
 
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