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Vietnamese Tofu Tomato Chive Soup | Canh Dau Hu Ca Chua

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By: Cindy Lam Lorimer
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Tofu tomato chive soup is a Vietnamese soup combining silky tofu and ripe tomatoes in a light, savory broth, flavored with chives, making it a simple yet comforting dish.

Ingredients 

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp shallot, peeled, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp garlic, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, quartered (or cut into 8 wedges if it’s a large tomato)
  • 1 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 quarts water
  • 14 oz package soft tofu, cut into one inch squares
  • 2 cups chives, cut into one inch pieces
  • 1 Tbsp vegan fish sauce, or regular fish sauce
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp mushroom powder

Garnish:

  • cilantro, chopped
  • green onions, chopped
  • black pepper

Instructions

  • In a pot over medium high heat, sauté the shallots and garlic for a minute until it’s aromatic.
  • Add tomatoes and sprinkle a bit of salt, fry for 30 seconds.
  • Add water, then the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions and sprinkle black pepper.
  • Serve by itself or with rice.

Notes

If you want to increase your protein intake, then add another box of tofu. And if that’s the case, then decrease the water to 1 ½ quarts instead of 2 quarts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2441mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1383IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg

Equipment

  • 3.5 quart pot

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