Carrot-Ginger Soup with Tofu Recipe

Name: Carrot-Ginger Soup with Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 1 -pound bag frozen chopped carrots, thawed; 1 small onion, roughly chopped; 1 2 -to-3-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 star anise pod or 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder; 2 cups carrot juice; 1 pound extra-firm tofu; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 2 teaspoons curry powder; Torn fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1 -pound bag frozen chopped carrots, thawed
1 small onion, roughly chopped
1 2 -to-3-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 star anise pod or 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
2 cups carrot juice
1 pound extra-firm tofu
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons curry powder
Torn fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

1
Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Add the carrots, onion and ginger and cook until the vegetables are just soft, about 5 minutes.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Add the star anise, carrot juice and 3 cups water, then cover and boil until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes.
6
Mix the cornstarch and curry powder on a shallow plate and season with salt.
7
Pat the tofu dry and roll it in the cornstarch mixture.
8
Heat the remaining 6 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over high heat.
9
Add the tofu and fry, turning, until golden and crisp on all sides, about 5 minutes.
10
Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
11
Discard the star anise.
12
Transfer the soup to a blender and puree in batches, or puree directly in the pot with an immersion blender.
13
Thin with water, if needed, and season with salt and pepper.
14
Ladle into bowls and top with the fried tofu.
15
Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
16
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 1 -pound bag frozen chopped carrots, thawed, 1 small onion, roughly chopped, 1 2 -to-3-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated, and more.

Yes, Carrot-Ginger Soup with Tofu falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Carrot-Ginger Soup with Tofu

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