Tiny Tasting Soups

Tiny soups inspired by "tasting bowls" found at Pier 1 Imports. One person might enjoy 3 or more servings of this size. Each bowl holds at most about half a cup.

Three tiny tasting soups, vegetarian

I started with a single one-ounce cube of frozen vegetarian broth for each Tiny Soup. (Next time I may use two.)

First Soup:

Small steamed potato, halved
Brussels Sprout, halved
Sprinkle of chopped green onion

Second Soup:

Spoonful of red beans
1/2 roma tomato, chopped
Sprinkle of chopped green onion

Third Soup:

2 large mushrooms
Sprinkle of chopped green onion

Microwave all 3 for 3 minutes. Garnish 1 and 3 with reserved tomato, and 2 with fresh cilantro. Serve.

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