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Tofu & Lemon Grass Soup

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This Thai soup features Water, Dried Kaffir lime leaves 1, Soy sauce, White pepper, Lemon juice. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor, a pleasant kick of heat. Comforting for cold days and perfect for meal prep. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 52.4
Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This Thai soup features Water, Dried Kaffir lime leaves 1, Soy sauce, White pepper, Lemon juice. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor, a pleasant kick of heat. Comforting for cold days and perfect for meal prep. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 3 cup Water
  • 3 ea Dried Kaffir lime leaves 1
  • 3 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon White pepper
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 1 ea Stalk lemon grass, cut into
Directions
  1. 1
    " pieces 2 1 ts Cayenne 1 c Soft tofu, cubed 1 c Shiitake mushrooms, sliced 2 c Bok choy, chopped 3 1/4 c Scallions, finely chopped 1/4 c Cilantro, chopped 1 ea Lime,
  2. 2
    cut into wedges In a stockpot,
  3. 3
    combine water, lime leaves, soy sauce, pepper, lemon juice, sugar & lemon grass.
  4. 4
    Bring to a boil, reduce heat & simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add cayenne, tofu & mushrooms.
  6. 6
    Simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. 7
    Add bok choy & simmer until tender crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. 8
    Discard lime leaves.
  9. 9
    Ladle hot soup into individual serving bowls.
  10. 10
    Garnish with scallions, cilantro & lime wedges & serve.
  11. 11
    NOTES: 1.
  12. 12
    Dried kaffir leaves add a citrus flavour.
  13. 13
    They can be purchased dried at Asian grocery stores.
  14. 14
    Or substitute 1 ts grated lime peel.
  15. 15
    Lemon grass, also available from Asian grocery stores.
  16. 16
    Use only the lower white part of the stalk.
  17. 17
    Substitute bok choy with cabbage, Napa cabbage or broccoli.
  18. 18
    You can use either fresh or dried shiitake mushrooms

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 52.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.3g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 638.8mg27%
Total Carbohydrate 15.5g6%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g12%
Sugars 5.3g
Protein 1.8g4%

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

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