Canh Rau Đay

Canh Rau Đay is a comforting and nutritious Vietnamese soup featuring the unique texture of the rau đay vegetable, complemented by a flavorful broth. This vegetarian dish is light yet satisfying, making it perfect for a wholesome meal.

Ingredients

• Rau Đay - 200 grams
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Tofu - 100 grams, cubed
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, sliced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic and sliced onion until fragrant.
2. Add the diced tomato and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring it to a boil.
4. Once boiling, add the cubed tofu and salt, then reduce heat to a simmer.
5. After 5 minutes, add the rau đay and black pepper, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Low in calories, making it suitable for weight management.

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