Dofu Cai Mian (Tofu Vegetable Noodle Soup, Two Versions) Recipe

Name: Dofu Cai Mian (Tofu Vegetable Noodle Soup, Two Versions)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package frozen leaf spinach or (12 ounce) package chopped spinach; 3/4 cup frozen broccoli florets; 1/2 cup sliced frozen carrots; 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms; 1/4 cup water chestnut; 1/4 cup bamboo shoot; 12 ounces lite silken extra firm tofu or 12 ounces firm tofu, pressed and drained; 1/2 tablespoon fresh garlic; 1/2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (optional) or 1/2 tablespoon pureed fresh ginger (optional); 1 2 tablespoons szechuan sauce or 2 tablespoons chili paste; 2 teaspoons sesame oil or 2 teaspoons chili oil; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 cups vegetable stock or 2 cups oriental vegetable stock; 2 cups cooked whole wheat noodles (linguini, ho fun, egg noodles, whatever)

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) package frozen leaf spinach or (12 ounce) package chopped spinach
3/4 cup frozen broccoli florets
1/2 cup sliced frozen carrots
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup water chestnut
1/4 cup bamboo shoot
12 ounces lite silken extra firm tofu or 12 ounces firm tofu, pressed and drained
1/2 tablespoon fresh garlic
1/2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (optional) or 1/2 tablespoon pureed fresh ginger (optional)
1 2 tablespoons szechuan sauce or 2 tablespoons chili paste
2 teaspoons sesame oil or 2 teaspoons chili oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 cups vegetable stock or 2 cups oriental vegetable stock
2 cups cooked whole wheat noodles (linguini, ho fun, egg noodles, whatever)

1
Bring stock to a roiling boil.
2
Add spices to taste. For a hotpot style soup, use ginger, garlic, szechuan sauce or chili paste, and chili oil. For a darker, sweet-spicy taste, use ginger, garlic, five spice powder, sesame oil, and some extra soy sauce.
3
Add noodles and cubed tofu, simmer a few minutes to allow flavors to blend and noodles to cook partway while you get vegetables together.
4
Add all vegetables, excluding spinach.
5
Simmer.
6
Add spinach, simmer until just tender.
7
Serve hot.

521

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) package frozen leaf spinach or (12 ounce) package chopped spinach, 3/4 cup frozen broccoli florets, 1/2 cup sliced frozen carrots, 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Dofu Cai Mian (Tofu Vegetable Noodle Soup, Two Versions) falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Dofu Cai Mian (Tofu Vegetable Noodle Soup, Two Versions)

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