Sat, 03/06/2010 - 02:21 — Gina

Most of us don't eat nearly enough vegetables. Not only do they help to keep our weight under control but they're good for your body, making it more capable to fight off diseases. Try out this tasty recipe: Miso Soup with Sweet Potato Dumplings

This spicy soup from Shawn McClain, chef at Green Zebra in Chicago, is rich in immunity-enhancing vitamin A.

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cups sliced bok choy
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1 cup edamame, shelled
  • 12 wonton wrappers
  • 3 tablespoons white miso, plus more to taste
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced

PREPARATION

  1. Heat oven to 375˚. Prick holes in potatoes. Bake on a baking sheet until soft, turning once, about 1 hour. Cool, then peel and mash. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic and shallot, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add pepper flakes. Stir garlic mixture, salt and pepper into potatoes. Place bok choy, sprouts and edamame in a pot with 2 cups water and set aside. Lay 1 wonton wrapper in palm of hand. Drop a heaping tbsp of potato mixture in the center and make a fist to gather edges. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. Set dumplings on top of vegetables in pot. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered, until wrappers are translucent, 3 to 6 minutes. Divide veggies and dumplings among 4 bowls. Add 4 cups water to pot. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add miso, stirring until it dissolves. Divide among bowls; top with scallions.

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