Mushroom and Edamame Soup

Edamame is the Japanese name for fresh soybeans. They’re often available in the frozen section of markets, including Trader Joe’s.

Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Soup, Vegetarian

Cuisine: American, Vegan, Vegetarian

Yield: people

1 cup adamame (uncooked)
1 onion peeled and sliced
2 cups mushrooms (domestic) quartered
2 cups mushrooms (shiitake) sliced
1 carrot peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons lemon grass chooped (use bulb's soft interior only. Beat stalk with back of knife and peel till you reach interior.)
2 tablespoons garlic minced
1 tablespoon ginger powder (dry)
1 teaspoon wasabi power
1 tablespoon ginger (fresh) chopped
2 quarts water
1 cup snow peas sliced
2 tablespoons cilantro (fresh leaves) chopped
2 scallions sliced

In a stockpot, add all ingredients except the snow peas, cilantro, and scallions.
Cook over medium heat until all ingredients are just soft, about 20 minutes.
Add snow peas, cilantro, and scallions.
Cook for 2 minutes more.