Bok Choy Miso Soup

Thinly slice one medium-sized head of bok choy and two cloves of garlic. Bring 4-5 cups water or broth to a fast simmer. Crumble 4 dried shiitake mushrooms into the broth and add bok choy stalks and sliced garlic. Simmer bok choy stalks for 2-5 minutes or until they begin to grow tender. Add a large pinch or small handful dried arame, a splash of soy sauce, and the sliced bok choy leaves. When leaves wilt, turn off heat and stir in a heaping tablespoon of miso. Yum! Quicker and easier than the previous noodle dish with bok choy. Quicker than making macaroni and cheese, even.