Miso and Tofu Soup

Ingredients

• • 8 dried shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) boiling water
  • 1 cup (180 g) semi-firm tofu, diced
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) soy sauce
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) sunflower oil
  • 4 cups (1 litre) water
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) brown miso
  • 3 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 cup (250 ml) cooked rice noodles (optional)