Best 6 Thai Red Curry Tofu Soup Recipes

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**Vegan Thai Red Curry Tofu Soup: A Flavorful and Wholesome Delight**

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this tantalizing Vegan Thai Red Curry Tofu Soup. This delectable soup is a symphony of aromatic spices, creamy coconut milk, and hearty tofu, all simmering in a rich and flavorful broth. As the enticing aromas fill your kitchen, you'll know you're in for a culinary treat.

Savor the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors in every spoonful. The creamy coconut milk adds a velvety texture that complements the savory red curry paste, while fresh vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, and bamboo shoots provide a delightful crunch. The star of the show, tender tofu, soaks up all the delicious flavors, making it a protein-packed and satisfying addition.

This versatile recipe offers variations to suit your taste preferences. You can adjust the heat level by choosing a milder or spicier red curry paste. For a creamier soup, add more coconut milk or use a full-fat version. If you're looking for a gluten-free option, simply use gluten-free tamari or soy sauce.

Whether you're a seasoned vegan or simply seeking a flavorful and nutritious meal, this Thai Red Curry Tofu Soup is sure to become a favorite. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Thailand, all from the comfort of your own kitchen.

**Additional Recipe Ideas:**

- **Thai Red Curry with Chicken:** Experience the classic combination of tender chicken, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut milk in this popular Thai dish.

- **Thai Red Curry with Shrimp:** Delight in the succulent shrimp simmered in a flavorful red curry broth, complemented by fresh vegetables and fragrant herbs.

- **Thai Red Curry Vegetables:** Enjoy a symphony of colorful vegetables enveloped in a rich and aromatic red curry sauce, perfect for a light and nutritious meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THAI RED CURRY VEGETABLE SOUP WITH CRISPY TOFU



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This Thai Red Curry Vegetable Soup with Crispy Tofu is Vegan, Gluten Free, and Grain Free. Cozy up with this flavorful and nourishing bowl on a chilly day!

Provided by Caitlin Shoemaker

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 block Extra Firm Tofu, pressed
1 tbsp Tamari
1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
3 Bell Peppers, cut into thin strips (I used Red, Orange, and Yellow)
1 Medium Yellow Onion, diced
3 cups Fresh Broccoli Florets
1 Large Carrot, sliced thinly
3-4 tbsp Thai Red Curry Paste
1 13.5 oz can Full Fat Coconut Milk
4 cup Vegetable Stock
Salt, to taste

Steps:

  • First, preheat your oven to 350F. Cut the pressed Tofu into cubes, and place it into a medium bowl with the Tamari and Nutritional Yeast. Stir everything together until the Tofu is well coated, then place onto a lined or greased baking tray.
  • Bake the Tofu for 30 minutes, flip the cubes, then bake for an additional 15.
  • In the meantime, prepare the soup. Add the Sliced Onion to a large pot with a splash of water, oil, or vegetable broth, and cook over medium-low heat until translucent.
  • Pour the Coconut Milk into the pot, then add in the Red Curry Paste. Stir well until the Paste has dissolved into the liquid and no chunks remain.
  • Add in the remaining soup ingredients, raise the heat to high, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add any additional salt to taste, if necessary. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the Crispy Tofu.

THAI RED CURRY SOUP



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Our take on Thai red curry soup calls for jasmine rice instead of rice noodles. We puree the soup before adding onions and herbs for a smooth, rich texture. Adding a squeeze of lemon juice at the end brightens up this traditionally-flavored soup. Serve this as a light dinner entree, or pair it with another protein or vegetable side for a heartier meal.

Provided by Uncle Ben's

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     UNCLE BEN'S®

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
18 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons red curry paste
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
4 cups unsalted chicken stock
1 (13.5 ounce) can light coconut milk
1 (8.8 ounce) pouch UNCLE BEN'S® READY RICE® Jasmine
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
3 green onions, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Add shrimp to pot and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until pink, turning halfway through. Set aside.
  • Add remaining olive oil, bell pepper, onion, and garlic to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in curry paste and ginger. Cook 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  • Stir in stock, coconut milk, and rice, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced, about 10 minutes. Stir in fish sauce and brown sugar. Remove from heat.
  • Using an immersion blender, puree soup in pot. Or carefully transfer soup in batches to a large food processor or blender, covering opening with a dish towel, and blend until pureed. Return soup to pot.
  • Stir in green onions, cilantro, basil, and lime juice. Divide soup evenly among 6 bowls and top each bowl with 3 shrimp. Serve immediately.

THAI RED CURRY TOFU SOUP



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This is a Thai-inspired soup with tofu, mushrooms, coconut milk, and rice noodles. After cooking soup and noodles, do not combine them in one pot since the noodles will absorb all of the broth. If you don't have fresh galangal, use 3 pieces of dried galangal instead.

Provided by rayfab

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
2 cups vegetable broth
1 (1 inch) piece galangal
2 stalks lemon grass, bruised and chopped
5 kaffir lime leaves, torn
½ teaspoon Thai red curry paste
1 (12 ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained and cubed
½ cup stemmed and sliced shiitake mushrooms
½ cup sliced button mushrooms
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
⅛ teaspoon turmeric powder
4 ounces dry rice stick noodles
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Bring coconut milk, broth, galangal, lemon grass, and kaffir leaves to a simmer in a large pot over medium heat. Simmer for 15 minutes, but do not allow broth to come to a full boil.
  • Strain the broth and discard the solids. Whisk in red curry paste, then add tofu, shiitake mushrooms, button mushrooms, lime juice, brown sugar, and turmeric to the soup. Continue simmering until mushrooms have softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rice stick noodles, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender; drain. Place drained noodles into individual bowls, then ladle soup over the noodles. Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 19.2 g, Sodium 268.9 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

COCONUT RED CURRY WITH TOFU



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This simple weeknight red curry relies on jarred or canned red curry paste for flavor, which you can find at larger supermarkets and specialty markets. Transfer leftover canned curry paste to a jar, top it with a little oil and store in the refrigerator for up to a month. Or freeze for longer storage. Feel free to substitute other vegetables for the mushrooms and snow peas, though you might have to increase the cooking time slightly if using something dense like carrot or cubed winter squash.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

14 ounces extra-firm tofu
1 tablespoon peanut or safflower oil
1-inch ginger root, peeled and minced
2 shallots or 1 small onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Thai chile or 2 serrano peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro stems
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, more to taste
3 tablespoons prepared red curry paste
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1 cup snow peas
Basil and/or cilantro leaves, for garnish
Brown or white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Cut tofu into 1-inch slabs and place on paper towel-lined baking sheet. Cover with another layer of paper towels and place another baking sheet on top. Let sit for 20 minutes. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ginger, shallots, garlic, chile and cilantro stems, and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté until golden brown and tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt. Stir in curry paste and cook 2 minutes. Pour in coconut milk, scraping up any curry paste with a wooden spoon. Add fish sauce, lime zest and juice. Add tofu cubes and snow peas. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly and the snow peas are tender, 7 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Taste and add more salt and/or fish sauce if needed.
  • Serve warm with brown rice and a scattering of torn basil and/or cilantro leaves on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 281, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 561 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

VEGGIE THAI CURRY SOUP



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My go-to Thai restaurant inspired this curry soup. Shiitake mushrooms are my favorite, but any fresh mushroom will work. Fresh basil and lime add a burst of bright flavors. -Tre Balchowsky, Sausalito, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (8.8 ounces) thin rice noodles or uncooked angel hair pasta
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1 cup light coconut milk
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce or fish sauce
1 package (14 ounces) firm tofu, drained and cubed
1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole baby corn, drained and cut in half
1 can (5 ounces) bamboo shoots, drained
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
Torn fresh basil leaves and lime wedges

Steps:

  • Prepare noodles according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add curry paste; cook until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Gradually whisk in coconut milk until blended. Stir in broth and soy sauce; bring to a boil., Add tofu and vegetables to stockpot; cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Drain noodles; add to soup. Top each serving with basil; serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 772mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BROTHY THAI CURRY WITH SILKEN TOFU AND HERBS



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A jarred red curry paste is the central flavor of this wonderfully restorative and nourishing broth. Coconut milk lends a subtle creaminess, and the cherry tomatoes become bright little jammy bursts. You can use fresh tomatoes when in season, but canned tomatoes do just as well. Ladle the piping hot broth over seasoned tofu pieces and fresh herbs: The delicate silken tofu used here will absorb big flavors from the surrounding liquid.

Provided by Yewande Komolafe

Categories     weeknight, soups and stews, main course

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 (14-ounce) packages silken tofu, drained
2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as grapeseed
2 shallots, peeled and minced
3 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
1 (1-inch) piece ginger, scrubbed and grated
3 tablespoons red curry paste
1 (14-ounce) can cherry tomatoes or fresh cherry tomatoes
1 quart vegetable stock
1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
Salt
1/4 cup soy sauce
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups mixed fresh herbs, such as cilantro, basil and dill
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 lime, cut into wedges, for squeezing

Steps:

  • Pat the tofu blocks dry with a clean kitchen or paper towel. Cut each block into 3 slices.
  • Heat a medium Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high. Add the oil and shallots, and stir until softened, 2 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and curry paste, stir, and cook until fragrant and the paste turns deep red, 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, stir and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the tomato juices thicken slightly, 4 minutes.
  • Pour in the vegetable stock, stir, increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer to slightly reduce the liquid, 10 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk, season to taste with salt and remove from the heat.
  • While the broth is simmering, divide the soft tofu into 6 bowls. Break each slice into 4 or 5 pieces. Season each bowl of tofu with 2 teaspoons of soy sauce and a few cracks of black pepper, and top with about ¼ cup of the fresh herb mix.
  • Ladle the hot broth and tomatoes over the bowls of silken tofu. Top with sliced scallions and serve hot, with lime wedges for squeezing.

Tips:

  • Choose the right tofu: For this soup, firm or extra-firm tofu is best. It will hold its shape better in the soup and absorb the flavors of the curry paste.
  • Press the tofu before cooking: This will help to remove excess water from the tofu, resulting in a firmer texture.
  • Use a good quality curry paste: The curry paste is the key to the flavor of this soup, so it's important to use a good quality paste. Look for a paste that is made with fresh ingredients and has a浓郁风味.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the heat level: This soup can be made as mild or spicy as you like. If you like spicy food, add more curry paste or some chopped chili peppers. If you prefer a milder soup, use less curry paste or omit the chili peppers altogether.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: This soup is delicious served with jasmine rice, noodles, or vegetables. You can also add a dollop of yogurt or sour cream for extra richness.

Conclusion:

This Thai red curry tofu soup is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's packed with flavor and healthy ingredients, and it can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this soup a try!

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