Snowy Day Winter Soup

Serves 4

Ingredients:
6 scallions sliced
2 medium onions, sliced
2 carrots sliced
2 parsnips sliced
1 cup cabbage sliced
1 cup chopped kale
1 tablespoon Three Year Barley Miso or Hearty Brown Rice Miso
1/4 teaspoon oregano (optional)
1 quart water
Fresh parsley chopped

Directions:
Place root vegetables in order listed into heavy soup pot. Add 2 cups water and cover. On high flame, bring to a boil. Reduce flame and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Add cabbage, kale and remaining water. Return to high flame and bring just to boil. Reduce to medium flame and simmer 10-15 minutes.
In small bowl blend miso with 3-4 tablespoons liquid from pot. Reduce flame to low; add diluted miso and oregano. Simmer for 4-5 minutes and serve garnished with fresh parsley. (A cup of cooked rice or other whole grain can be added for heartier soup).