After watching cookingwithdog's Hoto Noodles, I was inspired to make a miso soup with Kabocha (Japanese Pumpkin/Squash) and Somen noodles!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78sftgm2BoIIt came out amazingly delicious :DYou can also substitute Somen noodles with Udon noodles!---------------------------------Kabocha (Japanese Pumpkin/Squash) Miso Soup with Somen NoodlesDifficulty: EasyTime: 20minNumber of servings: 4Ingredients:1/4 (300g=10.5oz.) Kabocha (Japanese pumpkin/squash)1/2 (100g=3.5oz.) onion100g (3.5oz.) Shimeji mushrooms4 cups (800ml) water1 tsp. dashi powder3 tbsp. miso1 bundle dried Somen noodlesDirections:1. Scoop out the seeds of Kabocha, wash (you don't have to drain well), place it on a microwavable dish, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave on medium (500W) for 3 minutes to make it easier to cut. Cut the Kabocha into bite-size pieces.2. Slice the onion. Remove tough base of Shimeji mushrooms and break into bite-sized chunks.3. In a large pot, put the water, dashi powder, sliced onion, shimeji mushrooms, and Kabocha. Then bring to a boil.4. Remove the foam, then cover and cook for about 7 minutes on low heat until cooked through.5. Meanwhile, boil water in a different pot. Add dried Somen noodles in the boiling water and gently stir noodles with chopsticks. Cook Somen noodles al dente according to your package (mine was 3 min). Drain the noodles in a strainer and rinse the noodles with hands under running water. 6. Dilute the miso (little by little) in a ladle and dissolve into the soup. Then add the Somen noodles and cook until hot. Serve in a small soup bowl or mug.↓レシピ(日本語)http://www.cooklabo.blogspot.jp/2012/12/blog-post_12.html---------------------------------Music byJosh WoodwardLet Me Talk, Carol - Instrumentalhttp://www.joshwoodward.com/http://www.youtube.com/joshwoodward♥Please Subscribe♥http://www.youtube.com/ochikeron♥Facebook Fan Page♥ Please "Like" me ;)http://www.facebook.com/Ochikeron/♥Google+♥https://plus.google.com/u/0/116260125265266627000/about♥Visit my Blog for more Recipes♥http://createeathappy.blogspot.com/♥My Recipe Posts in Japanese♥http://cooklabo.blogspot.jp/http://cookpad.com/amihttp://www.lettuceclub.net/mypage/toukou_top.html?user_code=00153826♥Follow me on twitter♥http://twitter.com/ochikeron (English)http://twitter.com/alohaforever (Japanese)