Easy Tofu Soup Recipe
Easy tofu soup is a simple vegetarian soup that comes together quickly in the Instant Pot. With the pressure cooker, you can make this just about any night of the week for a healthy, flavor packed treat you can feel good about serving to your family. With a carefully chosen blend of Asian flavors and a bright medley of veggies, your family will happily eat it anytime!
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Ingredients
- Olive oil 1 tbsp
- Sesame oil 1 tbsp
- Scallions 3, finely sliced
- Garlic cloves 6, finely chopped
- Ginger root, 2 inches, finely chopped
- Soy sauce or tamari 2 tbsp
- Salt to taste depending on how salty the broth is
- Miso / Mushroom / Vegetable broth 4 cups
- Black1pepper ½ tsp
- Red chili, chopped 1 optional
- Cilantro, a handful chopped
- Mushrooms 8 oz, sliced
- Zucchini 1, sliced ¼“thick
- Spinach 2 handfuls
- Broccoli florets 1 cup
- Extra firm tofu 8 oz, cut into cubes.
- Lemon juice 2 tsp
Instructions
- Instant Pot Tofu SoupFirst, press the tofu to release all the water using a tofu press.
- Next, heat oil in the Instant Pot using the saute mode.
- Throw in the red chili, ginger, and garlic and then stir until aromatic.
- Next, throw in the mushrooms and saute until they sweat. Then, add the zucchini, broccoli, black pepper, tofu, soy sauce, and vegetable broth to the pot.
- Taste the liquid to see how salty the broth is, if needed add salt.
- Next, close the lid, seal the vent, and pressure cook for 5 minutes followed by a natural pressure release.
- Once cooked, open the lid carefully, add the spinach and lemon juice.
- To serve, pour the soup into bowls and then garnish with scallions, cilantro, and sesame oil.
- How to make Tofu Soup on stove topWhen you want to make tofu soup on the stove top, follow these instructions:
- First, press the tofu to release all the water using a tofu press.
- Next, heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the red chili, ginger, and garlic and then stir until aromatic.
- Next, throw in the mushrooms and saute until they start to sweat. Add the zucchini, broccoli, black pepper, tofu, soy sauce, and vegetable broth to the pot.
- Taste the liquid to see how salty the broth is, if needed add salt.
- Next, place a lid on the pot, turn the heat down, and allow the soup to simmer for 30 minutes.
- Once cooked, open the lid carefully, add the spinach and lemon juice.
- To serve, pour the soup into bowls and then garnish with scallions, cilantro, and sesame oil.
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Notes
Make sure to press the tofu to remove as much of the liquid as possible.For best results, use firm tofu so it retains its shape when cooking.Make sure to add additional veggies if you like for added flavor and nutrients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g
