Miso Soup

water
miso paste (shiro or aka)
medium or firm tofu, cut into tiny cubes
green onion, chopped fine

Bring the water to the boil and remove from heat. Stir in the miso and let it sit for a couple of minutes. Place the tofu and green onion in the bottoms of two small serving bowls. Stir the miso mixture again, making sure it has all dissolved, and pour into the bowls.

Tomato and Cantaloupe Soup

4 tomatoes
1 large canteloupe, rind and seeds removed
juice and zest of 2 limes
a handful of fresh mint
1/2 cucumber
pinch of salt
2 Tbsp pepper
pinch of cayenne
1/2 cup yogurt

Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Chill or serve at room temperature.