6 Shitake Mushrooms in 2 cups of water for 20 minutes.
Chop the mushrooms and discard stems.

Chopped mushrooms and soaking water to 4 additional cups of water.
Bring to a boil.

Simmer 10 minutes.

2 carrots, thinly sliced
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced and other chopped fresh vegetables as desired.

Simmer 15 minutes

1/2 to 1 cup cooked brown rice, buckwheat, or barley
3 tablespoons Miso that has been mixed with a little water into a paste
Flavor with salt, pepper, and/or soy sauce to taste

Simmer 5 additional minutes (do not boil) ... Enjoy!!!