"French Onion" Miso Soup

OK, this is all approximate because I made it up and I don't measure anything, but...

3 T. oil
2-3 medium onions, chopped fine
2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
6-8 cups water or vegetable stock
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed
some dark leafy greens - I use collards
1 cup quinoa
about 1 pound tofu, cubed (optional)
1-2 T. miso
salt, pepper, cider vinegar to taste

Saute onions and red pepper flakes in oil slowly over low heat until onions are soft, translucent, and starting to brown / carmelize, about 10-15 min. When they are almost ready, add the garlic and saute for a minute more. Add water or stock (I prefer to heat it separately first to save time) and bring to a boil. Add squash, quinoa, greens, soy sauce, and tofu if you're using it. Cover, return to boiling, and cook on medium heat until the squash is soft, about half an hour. Turn off the heat and add miso; taste and adjust the seasonings as you like.