Vegan Vegetable Tofu Curry Soup: A Flavorful Twist on Comfort Food! 🍲🌱

OVERVIEW

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Servings: Makes about 4 servings
• Calories: Approximately 250 kcal per serving

INGREDIENTS

• 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu, drained and cubed
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 carrot, thinly sliced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 2 tablespoons red curry paste
• 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish
• Cooked rice or noodles for serving (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare Tofu:
   • Drain the tofu and cut it into small cubes. Pat the cubes dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
2. Sauté Tofu:
   • In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
   • Add the tofu cubes and cook until they are golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove tofu from the pot and set aside.
3. Sauté Vegetables:
   • In the same pot, add more oil if needed and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
   • Add the red bell pepper, carrot, and zucchini. Cook for another 5 minutes until vegetables are slightly softened.
4. Add Curry Paste:
   • Stir in the red curry paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to coat the vegetables.
5. Simmer with Broth and Coconut Milk:
   • Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
   • Add soy sauce, brown sugar, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. Add Tofu and Simmer:
   • Return the tofu cubes to the pot and simmer the soup for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the vegetables to fully cook.
7. Adjust Seasoning:
   • Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce, salt, or sugar if needed.
8. Serve:
   • Ladle the vegetable tofu curry soup into bowls.
   • Garnish with fresh cilantro.
   • Serve hot with cooked rice or noodles if desired.
9. Enjoy this delicious and comforting Vegetable Tofu Curry Soup!