Add dried shiitakes to a small pot or bowl, and add with boiling water. Cover the bowl/pot with a plate or lid.

Let sit until shiitakes are rehydrated ~an hour.

Strain the stock into a pot (sometimes dried shiitake leaves loose sediments/grit).

If using shiitakes in soup, thinly slice them and add them to the shiitake stock.

Bring to a boil over medium heat, add in the tofu and seaweed. Let simmer for a minute and turn off heat.

Mix in miso paste, soy sauce, shaoxing wine. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Top with scallions if desired, enjoy!