Nobu's newest cookbook on sushi (currently only in Japanese) includes some seasonal soups that are perfect for serving with sushi. We really loved the summer Red Miso Soup with Fruit Tomato. And I was so curious about his autumn soup as I've never seen anything like it. Petals from an edible chrysanthemum are plucked and served in a classic clear Japanese soup.
As soon as the flowers came into the market we picked up a packet. The flowers come in yellow or a lavender color. It was very easy to prepare and the soup was delicious. As Nobu writes in his recipe, chrysanthemum flowers are representative of autumn seasonal ingredients in Japan. And, as the Japanese eat with their eyes this is a dramatic presentation, and delicious as well.
Look for the NOBU Sushi Cookbook in English in 2013.
