– In a large crock pot, stir vegetable broth powder into boiling water.

– In a separate bowl, mix miso paste with 2cups of vegetable broth mixture. Add to crock pot.

– Add tofu, bamboo shoots and seaweed.

– Swirl in egg (if using), to thicken the soup.

– Stir in green onions.

– Simmer for 10 minutes. Serve.

** 10 cups of ready-made vegetable broth can be substituted for the water and broth powder or the vegetable broth powder can be omitted and just plain water used.