Miso Soup with Clams

My favorite miso soup is made with clams, and the clam of choice in this country is a short-neck clam. Because the water in which the clams are cooked becomes richly flavored, dashi (fish stock) is not used as a base for the soup, but do not forget to add a piece of kombu (kelp) to the cooking water. Clams contain abundant vitamin B₁₂ and iron, so a cup of clam miso soup is good for you as well as being a delicious soup course.