Udon Noodle and Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms

I loved this soup! First you have to make the Dashi and then you add miso paste (I used white miso) to it. That's all it takes to make the broth. I couldn't believe how easy it is.

If you add in a lot of extras, this is a very hearty and healthy soup. I prepared shrimp and veggies ahead of time so everyone could pick and choose what they wanted to add to their soup: carrots, spinach, shiitakes, scallions. Everyone had udon noodles and a poached egg (this was my favorite part!).

So good and so healthy. While this was the first course of our meal, you could easily serve it just with edamame for lunch or a light dinner. I will definitely make this again!