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Coconut lime tofu soup

Recipe Information

Description:
Coconut lime tofu soup is a delicious Asian recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 30 minutes of prep time and about 15 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 45 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 30 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes
Total Time 45 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Tofu; Coconut; Lime
Category Beans & Legumes; Fruit; Nuts, Fats, & Oils
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Appetizer; Main Dish; Side Dish
Subtype Soup
Cuisine Asian
Cook Method Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth

  • 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch rounds

  • 8 ounces button mushrooms, thinly sliced

  • 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 2 teaspoons light brown sugar

  • 1 jalapeño pepper, de-seeded, thinly sliced

  • 3/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves

  • 1 13.5-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk

  • 1 14-ounce package extra firm tofu, drained, pressed at least 30 minutes, and cubed

Directions

  • Combine the broth and ginger in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.

  • Add the coconut milk to broth. Return to a simmer.

  • Stir in the tofu and mushrooms. Cook for 3 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender. Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, jalapeño, and 1/2 cup of cilantro leaves to pot. Cook one additional minute.

  • Garnish bowls with remaining cilantro.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 90 cal

  • Total fat: 4g

  • Saturated fat: 2g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 0g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 1350mg

  • Potassium: 0g

  • Carbohydrate: 8g

  • Fiber: 1g

  • Protein: 8g