Adzuki Bean Miso Soup

In a 4-quart heavy saucepan bring water to a boil and add bouillon cubes, stirring until dissolved.

Add beans and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.

In a heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until it just begins to smoke and stir-fry carrots until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Stir carrots into soup.

In a small bowl stir together miso and 1/2 cup hot broth until combined will and stir into soup. Bring soup just to a boil, stirring occasionally, and stir in scallions and pepper to taste.

Each serving about 431 calories and 4 grams fat (8% calories from fat).

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