Jasmine Rice Soup With Mushrooms And Crispy Garlic

Name: Jasmine Rice Soup With Mushrooms And Crispy Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons garlic, coarsely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground; 1/4 cup cilantro roots, and stems coarsely chopped; 5 cups vegetable stock; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup mushroom, thinly sliced; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 8 ounces seitan or 8 ounces tofu; 1/2 cup carrot, shredded; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice, cooked; 2 green onions, thinly sliced crosswise; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced; 1/4 cup crispy garlic in oil

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons garlic, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup cilantro roots, and stems coarsely chopped
5 cups vegetable stock
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup mushroom, thinly sliced
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
8 ounces seitan or 8 ounces tofu
1/2 cup carrot, shredded
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 cups jasmine rice, cooked
2 green onions, thinly sliced crosswise
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced
1/4 cup crispy garlic in oil

1
In a blender, combine the garlic, pepper, cilantro roots, and 1/2 cup vegetable stock. Blend until smooth.
2
In a saucepan, combine 4 1/2 cups of vegetable stock with this puree, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to simmer.
3
Meanwhile, in a skillet over med-high heat, warm the vegetable oil. Add the mushrooms and cook until tender. Remove from the heat and season with 1/4 tsp of salt.
4
Stir in the sauteed mushrooms, wheat gluten, carrots, one tsp salt, and sugar. Cook for five minutes. Add the rice and simmer an additional five minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Stir in the green onions and remove from the heat.
6
Serve hot or warm with minced cilantro and crispy garlic in oil*.
7
*Sautee 3 Tbs garlic in 1/4 cup oil until crisp and golden. See full recipe on this site.
8
This soup lends itself to many variations. I have used all button mushrooms, all dried shitake mushrooms, and several combinations of fresh and dried types. I have also added spinach, chard, or watercress. It is also good with Thai basil in addition to or instead of cilantro.

389

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 2 tablespoons garlic, coarsely chopped, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground, 1/4 cup cilantro roots, and stems coarsely chopped, 5 cups vegetable stock, and more.

Yes, Jasmine Rice Soup With Mushrooms And Crispy Garlic 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!