Tofu Vegetable Soup
type: Recipe
headline: Tofu Vegetable Soup with Clear Broth
description: Make Chinese-style tofu vegetable soup with tofu cubes, mushrooms, spinach or bok choy, carrot, ginger, green onion, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
author: Chinese Food at Home
language: en
recipe cuisine: Chinese
recipe category: Main dish
keywords: soup, tofu, vegetarian, comfort-food
recipe yield: 4 servings
prep time: PT12M
cook time: PT14M
total time: PT26M
recipe ingredient: vegetable stock: 5 cups.
recipe ingredient: tofu: 350 g / 12 oz firm or medium tofu.
recipe ingredient: mushroom: 1 cup sliced.
recipe ingredient: spinach: 2 handfuls.
recipe ingredient: carrot: 1 small (optional).
recipe ingredient: green onion: 2.
recipe ingredient: ginger: 3 thin slices.
recipe ingredient: soy sauce: 1 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: toasted sesame oil: 1 tsp, optional (optional).
recipe ingredient: white pepper: Pinch, optional (optional).
recipe instructions: Cut tofu and vegetables gently
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  text: Drain the tofu and cut it into bite-size cubes. Slice mushrooms and carrot thinly so they cook quickly. Keep spinach or other tender greens separate from the harder vegetables because greens only need a short time in hot broth.
recipe instructions: Flavor the broth with ginger
  type: HowToStep
  text: Pour vegetable stock into a saucepan and add ginger slices. Bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes so the ginger flavors the broth without becoming harsh or overpowering.
recipe instructions: Cook the firm vegetables first
  type: HowToStep
  text: Add mushrooms and carrot. Simmer until the carrot bends slightly and the mushrooms look darker and tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Keep the soup bubbling gently; a hard boil can break tofu after it is added.
recipe instructions: Add tofu without breaking it
  type: HowToStep
  text: Slide the tofu cubes into the pot and use a spoon to nudge them under the broth. Do not stir hard. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, just until the tofu is hot through and has absorbed some of the broth flavor.
recipe instructions: Wilt the greens at the end
  type: HowToStep
  text: Add spinach or chopped bok choy leaves and stir once or twice. Tender greens should wilt in less than 1 minute. If using cabbage or bok choy stems, add them earlier with the mushrooms because they need more time.
recipe instructions: Season and serve cleanly
  type: HowToStep
  text: Turn off the heat and season with soy sauce, white pepper, sesame oil if using, and green onion. Taste before adding extra salt. Serve hot in bowls, making sure each portion gets tofu, vegetables, and broth.
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about: Tofu
about: Greens
about: Stock
mentions: Firm tofu is easiest for beginners because it holds its shape better than silken tofu.
mentions: Baby spinach, bok choy, napa cabbage, or mixed mushrooms all work with the same broth method.
mentions: Use chicken stock if you do not need the soup to be vegetarian.
mentions: Use cabbage, bok choy, or frozen spinach instead of fresh spinach.
mentions: Tofu: Firm tofu, Medium tofu, Extra-firm tofu. Firm tofu is the safest beginner choice because it is less likely to break.
mentions: Greens: Spinach, Bok choy, Napa cabbage. Tender leaves cook at the end; cabbage or bok choy stems need a few extra minutes.
mentions: Stock: Vegetable stock, Chicken stock, Water plus extra soy sauce. Use vegetable stock for a vegetarian soup and chicken stock for a fuller non-vegetarian version.
suitable for diet: https://schema.org/VegetarianDiet

faq
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main entity: What tofu is best for soup?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Firm or medium tofu is easiest for beginners. Silken tofu is softer and can break if stirred roughly.
main entity: Can tofu vegetable soup be vegan?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Yes. Use vegetable stock and check that your soy sauce and optional sauces fit your dietary needs.
main entity: Can I use frozen vegetables?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Yes. Frozen spinach, peas, corn, or mixed vegetables can work, but add tender vegetables near the end.

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