SPICY TOFU & GREENS SOUP

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Courtesy of the cookbook Moosewood Daily Special, this spicy, healthy, and delicious soup is one of my favourites! It's the perfect cold-chasing winter soup, and one of the few things that make me grateful for colder weather!

Provided by Katzen

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

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
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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Serve immediately, scattering freshly sliced scallions into each bowl.

Travis Foster
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I would not recommend this soup to anyone. It was a waste of time and money.


Veer Baba
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I didn't like this soup at all. The tofu was too rubbery and the greens were overcooked.


Tuntuni Pakhi
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I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Jassim Habib
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The tofu in this soup was a little bland for my taste, but the greens were delicious.


Mohsin Waqas
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I will definitely be making it again.


Lasiodorides striatus
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it.


Aqeel Sohotra
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I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The tofu, greens, and spices all come together perfectly.


Jasmin Mariam
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Ndahafa Ntesa
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and always comes out delicious.


Raju shah
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Fatemeh
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This soup was a hit! The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the greens were perfectly cooked. The broth was flavorful and spicy, just the way I like it.