How to Make Vegetable Tofu Soup with Lemongrass and Coconut Milk - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warm, nourishing bowl of soup on a cold day. And if you're looking for a dish that's both comforting and packed with flavor, this Vegetable Tofu Soup with Lemongrass and Coconut Milk is the perfect choice. This soup is a medley of vibrant, colorful vegetables, hearty tofu, and fragrant lemongrass, all simmered together in a rich and creamy coconut milk broth.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 33 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 13 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    475 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Sodium: 219mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 270mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 1223mg