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Thai Tofu Soup With Coconut Milk (Vegetarian Tom Kha)
This Thai tofu soup with coconut milk is a comforting, healthy vegetarian recipe packed with authentic tom kha flavors and simple to make.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 313 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/3 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
- 8 slices of galangal
- 2 stalks of lemongrass (smashed and chopped)
- 2 kaffir lime leaves (stems removed)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 1/2 cup carrots (thinly sliced)
- 1 1/2 cup mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 vegetarian bouillon cube
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp tamarind paste
- 4 small tomatoes (halved or quartered)
- 1 1/4 cups firm tofu (cubed)
- 3 fried dried chilies (optional)
- 1/4 cup (about 0.4 oz) cilantro (chopped)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- In a pot over medium heat, combine water and half of the coconut milk. Add the galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer to infuse the flavors.
- Add the onion, carrot, and mushrooms to the pot. Stir in the vegetarian bouillon, salt, and tamarind paste. Let the soup simmer until the vegetables are tender, then add the tomatoes towards the end to keep them fresh.
- Gently stir in the tofu and the remaining coconut milk. Turn off the heat and stir in the dried chilies, cilantro, and green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!
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Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or protein!
Nutrition Information
Calories
313kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
1212mg
(51%)
Potassium
555mg
(16%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
5220IU
(104%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
241mg
(24%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 1212mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 555mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 5220IU | 104% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 241mg | 24% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.