Tofu and Seaweed Soup

Tofu and Seaweed Soup is a comforting vegan dish that combines the delicate flavors of seaweed with soft tofu, creating a soothing broth reminiscent of traditional seafood soups. This light yet nourishing soup is perfect for any meal and brings a taste of the ocean to your table without any animal products.

Ingredients

• Firm tofu - 200 grams, cubed
• Dried seaweed (wakame) - 10 grams
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Soak the dried seaweed in warm water for about 10 minutes until rehydrated, then drain and set aside.
2. In a pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
3. Add the vegetable broth to the pot and bring it to a gentle simmer.
4. Stir in the soy sauce and the rehydrated seaweed, and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
5. Gently add the cubed tofu to the soup and simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes to warm the tofu through.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from tofu.
• Contains omega-3 fatty acids from seaweed, which support heart health.

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