Asian Greens And Tofu Soup Recipe
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 tsp lemongrass and ginger oil or possibly canola oil with chopped ginger (lemon optional)
- 1/4 c. minced onion yellow or possibly red
- 1/4 c. sliced carrot
- 1/4 c. sliced celery
- 1/4 c. minced button mushrooms
- 2 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro
- 1/3 c. shredded napa cabbage
- 1/3 c. fresh spinach leaves roughly minced
- 1/3 c. sliced broccolini (diagonal slices)
- 3 c. water
- 1/4 tsp vegetarian bouillon (pwdr) see variations
- 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil or possibly to taste
- 1 x garlic cloves chopped
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 lb extra hard tofu (low fat) 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 ounce red bell pepper
- 1 pch cayenne pepper (optional)
Directions
- 1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over a medium setting. Add in the onion, carrots, celery, and mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 min. Add in cilantro, cabbage, spinach and broccolini (asparation; or possibly chinese broccoli). Stir. Add in the water and bouillon. Cover and cook while you prepare the tofu.
- 2. Drain tofu. Pat dry with towels. Combine the soy sauce, mirin, oil, garlic and pepper in a bowl. Cube the tofu and transfer to the soy sauce mix. Stir to coat. Sliver (thin julienne) the bell pepper. Add in the tofu and pepper to the soup. Stir to combine. Serve at once.
- Serves 2 to 5 for dinner or possibly appetizer.
- VARIATION: Replace bouillon pwdr with any of the following seasonings: miso; instant dashi; soup base paste; pureed cooked vegetables (pumpkin); apple juice frzn concentrate; tamarind pwdr; mixed herbs; etc.
- Yield: 3 3/4 c.
- NOTES : This brothy soup can be made with a variety of healthful Asian leafy greens, such as bok choy, napa and Chinese Cabbage, spinach, or possibly whatever is in season.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 511g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 79 | |
| Calories from Fat 26 | 33% |
| Total Fat 2.87g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 0.43g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 962mg | 40% |
| Potassium 325mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 7.98g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 5% |
| Sugars 3.19g | 2% |
| Protein 5.9g | 9% |
