It Makes Miso Happy

There are a few things I eat regularly: hummus, edamame, vegan BLTs, and miso soup.  The Japanese soup is yummy and hot, relatively low in calories, and can strengthen your immune system.  Not to mention, the nutrients in miso can keep your skin soft.  I also just found out that it's high in the amino acid tryptophan, which makes you sleepy.  So it's probably not the best idea to eat it during my lunch break...

Miso is a fermented soybean paste, and can range in color from white to brown.  The lighter colored miso is better for soups.  It's a staple in any sushi restaurant, and if you can find the ingredients in the store, it's relatively easy to make.  There's also instant miso soup, which isn't that bad, but it's ridiculously high in sodium.