Kidney Bean and Yam Soup - Center for Nutrition Studies

Ingredients

• 4 cups uncooked red kidney beans
• 1 four-inch strip kombu or kelp
• 3 medium yellow onions, diced (~4 cups)
• 2-3 Tbsp water (for sautéing)
• 1 Tbsp dried basil
• 6 medium carrots, diced (~3 cups)
• 6 large yams (sweet potatoes), peeled and diced (~10 cups)
• 3 quarts water
• 1 tsp sea salt
• Dash of black pepper
• 3 Tbsp brown rice miso
• 3 Tbsp sweet white miso
• ½ pound fresh spinach