Monk's Vegan Soup 'Kenchin-jiru'

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1. 1Step 1: Prepare the stock first. Place cold Water in a bowl, add cleaned Kombu (Kelp) and Dried Shiitake, and soak for at least 1-2 hours. Softened Shiitake can be cut into small pieces and added to the soup later.
2. 2Step 2: Cut all Vegetables and Tofu into small pieces that are easy to eat. Finely cut Spring Onion for topping.
3. 3Step 3: Heat Sesame Oil in a large saucepan or pot, stir-fry Vegetables for a few minutes. Add 1 pinch Salt to season.
4. 4Step 4: Add 3 cups stock you made. (*Avoid the dirt and settlings.) Bring to the simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Season with Soy Sauce and cook until all vegetables are soft.
5. 5Step 5: When Vegetables are soft, add Abura-age (Fried Thin Tofu) and Tofu, and bring back to the boil. Then it's done!
6. 6Step 6: Sprinkle with finely chopped Spring Onion and enjoy.