And for a more intensive, fishy flavor, Japanese cooks also craft ... blend several varieties to define the soup's palate, whether you prefer it more sweet, nutty, or tangy. The miso is dissolved ...

For the sweet azuki soup, fill a pot with sweet boiled azuki red beans, water and sugar, and place over medium heat. Add a pinch of salt. Turn up the heat and melt the sugar.

Chef Saito continues to teach us about traditional Japanese kaiseki set course meals. The second course is osuimono (soup). We learn how to make seasonal soup for spring and citrus umami udon.