Get the latest recipes from Justindula http://www.grouprecipes.com/people/justindula This is a thick hearty soup that can work as a meal or as a dish with other items such as maki. I wouldn’t recommend it as an appetizer or first course for any very heavy meals as it is pretty heavy. I usually make a ton and freeze it (usually without the miso and tofu, which I add to the reheated batch). The rice cooking is the long part. http://www.grouprecipes.com/22928/tofu-mushroom-miso-soup.html This sandwich started as simple take on the ruben based on the fact that I have a Korean grocery store down the street with delicious and cheap kimchi. It is perfect fusion for my town with some Korean added to central European with my vegan twist added. I guess you could make it with meat, but why? It is my standard after work snack. http://www.grouprecipes.com/22913/upper-darby-vegan-ruben.html