Vegetable Tofu Soup with Lemongrass and Coconut Milk

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This is a Vietnamese-inspired soup, showcasing the fragrance of lemongrass. So good! Serve garnished with chopped cilantro. Depending on the curry powder you use, you may want to kick the heat up a notch with some chopped red chile peppers or hot sauce.

Submitted by Uncle Jeffy
Published on June 19, 2020
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Prep Time:
40 mins
Cook Time:
33 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 13 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger

  • 2 tablespoons curry powder

  • 3 cups vegetable stock

  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk

  • 1 large yam, cut into chunks

  • 2 large carrots, cut into chunks

  • 2 ribs celery, chopped

  • ½ cup red lentils

  • ¼ cup minced lemongrass

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • salt to taste

  • 1 (12 ounce) package medium-firm tofu, cubed and patted dry

Directions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add curry powder; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. Pour vegetable stock and coconut milk into the pot. Add yam, carrots, celery, lentils, lemongrass, and sugar. Increase heat to medium-high; bring to a boil. Reduce heat slightly; simmer until vegetables soften, 10 to 15 minutes. Season soup with salt.

  3. Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tofu in a single layer; cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes per side. Stir tofu into soup.

Cook's Notes:

If you can buy tofu deep-fried you can save some effort here. You could also fry the tofu ahead of time if you like.

The soup should be pretty thick, almost stew-like, but if it gets too thick while simmering, add a bit more water or stock to get the desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

475 Calories
29g Fat
46g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 475
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 14g 72%
Sodium 219mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 11g 40%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 12g 25%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 270mg 21%
Iron 8mg 44%
Potassium 1223mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.