Soothing Tofu-and-Zucchini Soup with Bean Sprouts Recipe

Name: Soothing Tofu-and-Zucchini Soup with Bean Sprouts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 8 cups water; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons doenjang, a Korean soybean paste (see Note), or dark miso; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon kochukaru, a Korean red pepper powder (see Note), or Aleppo chiles; 1/2 pound mung bean sprouts; 1 medium zucchini, very thinly sliced; 14 to 16 ounces soft tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 spicy green long chile, preferably Korean, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
8 cups water
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons doenjang, a Korean soybean paste (see Note), or dark miso
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kochukaru, a Korean red pepper powder (see Note), or Aleppo chiles
1/2 pound mung bean sprouts
1 medium zucchini, very thinly sliced
14 to 16 ounces soft tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 spicy green long chile, preferably Korean, thinly sliced

1
Heat the canola oil in a large pot.
2
Add the onion and garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the water and doenjang and whisk until dissolved.
4
Add the soy sauce, brown sugar and kochukaru and bring to a boil.
5
Add the bean sprouts and zucchini and cook until the zucchini is just tender, about 2 minutes.
6
Add the tofu cubes and cook until the tofu is heated through, about 2 minutes.
7
Ladle into bowls, garnish with the sliced chile and serve.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 large onion, coarsely chopped, 2 large garlic cloves, minced, 8 cups water, and more.

Yes, Soothing Tofu-and-Zucchini Soup with Bean Sprouts 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.

Soothing Tofu-and-Zucchini Soup with Bean Sprouts

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