Spicy Tofu & Greens Soup Recipe

Name: Spicy Tofu & Greens Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Stock; 2 cups carrots, peeled & sliced; 2 cups onions, sliced; 1 cup parsley, chopped; 8 garlic cloves, sliced; 8 slices fresh ginger, about the size of a quarter; 1 -2 dried chilies, sliced in half or 1/8-1/4 crushed red chili pepper flakes; 8 cups water; Soup; 1 cake firm tofu (12 ounces); 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 -2 dried chilies, sliced in half or 1/8-1/4 crushed red chili pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 3/8 cup soy sauce (2 tbsp); 1/3 cup carrot, julienned; 1/3 cup red pepper, julienned; 2 cups greens, shredded (bok choy, mustard greens, kale, chinese cabbage, spinach, or pea shoots); 3 drops dark sesame oil; 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

Stock
2 cups carrots, peeled & sliced
2 cups onions, sliced
1 cup parsley, chopped
8 garlic cloves, sliced
8 slices fresh ginger, about the size of a quarter
1 -2 dried chilies, sliced in half or 1/8-1/4 crushed red chili pepper flakes
8 cups water
Soup
1 cake firm tofu (12 ounces)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 -2 dried chilies, sliced in half or 1/8-1/4 crushed red chili pepper flakes
1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon peanut oil
3/8 cup soy sauce (2 tbsp)
1/3 cup carrot, julienned
1/3 cup red pepper, julienned
2 cups greens, shredded (bok choy, mustard greens, kale, chinese cabbage, spinach, or pea shoots)
3 drops dark sesame oil
2 scallions, thinly sliced

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
2
Place stock ingredients in a large soup pot, cover, and bring to a boil on medium heat. Lower the heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, slice the tofu into small, bite sized cubes and set aside in baking dish. Combine the ginger, garlic, chilies, oil, and 2 tbsp of the soy sauce in a heavy skillet, saute for a few seconds, and then add the tofu. Gently toss until evenly coated. Bake for 25 minutes, stirring twice to roast evenly. Remove the chili halves.
4
Strain the stock into another soup pot. Add the baked tofu and the carrots and peppers, and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the shredded greens. When the soup returns to a simmer, remove from the heat and add the sesame oil and the remaining 1/4 cup soy sauce.
5
Serve immediately, scattering freshly sliced scallions into each bowl.

1206

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Stock, 2 cups carrots, peeled & sliced, 2 cups onions, sliced, 1 cup parsley, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Tofu & Greens Soup 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.

Spicy Tofu & Greens Soup

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