HOW TO ADD TOFU TO SOUP RECIPES

Steps:

• 1. Pour the stock into a pan and bring to the boil.
  2. Peel and julienne the ginger, peel and finely slice the garlic, then deseed and chop the chilli. Add to the stock, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Core and shred the cabbage. Peel and julienne the carrot, then add to the pan, cover and simmer for a further 3 to 4 minutes, or until the cabbage is wilted.
  4. Stir in the miso paste and a good splash of soy sauce to taste.
  5. Add the tofu and let it stand for a few minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Soak the vermicelli in room temperature water for 10 minutes, until they have softened. (Disregard package instructions.) Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, sambal oelek and garlic. Set aside.
• In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine the lemongrass, ginger, makrut lime leaves and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, add the mushrooms, and cook for 5 minutes. Discard the lemongrass stalks. Add the tomatoes and tofu, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the tofu is warm and the tomatoes have softened.
• Add the sambal oelek mixture, salt and drained vermicelli to the soup, stirring gently to break the tofu into bite-size pieces. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the noodles are transparent. Turn off the heat, and stir in the evaporated milk, if using.
• Divide the soup into four bowls, top with scallions and cilantro leaves, and serve immediately.