Spinach And Tofu Soup Recipes

HEALTHY SPINACH SOUP WITH TOFU

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a bowl, soak Chinese dried mushrooms in hot water to cover for 20 to 30 minutes, until softened.
• Squeeze out excess water. Cut off the stems and discard. Cut the caps into thin slices.
• Wipe the fresh mushrooms with a damp cloth, trim off any woody stems, and thinly slice.
• Heat the oil in a preheated​ wok over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and chili paste. Stir for a few seconds, until aromatic.
• Add all of the mushrooms and stir-fry for about 2 minutes; stir in the rice wine or dry sherry.
• Add chicken broth, soy sauce, sugar, and pepper. Bring to a boil uncovered.
• Add tofu and spinach leaves. Return to a boil and cook until spinach leaves turn bright green, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the sesame oil. Serve hot.

SPINACH AND TOFU SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Slice tofu into 1-inch-by-2-inch pieces about 1/4-inch thick and place in a deep bowl or on a platter.
• Make the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, sake, brown sugar, ginger and cayenne. Pour marinade over tofu slices to coat well. Leave in marinade for at least 15 minutes. (You may marinate the tofu up to 24 hours in advance.)
• While the tofu marinates, pick over spinach leaves and remove any tough stems. Swish the spinach in a deep bowl of cold water. Lift leaves from water into a colander. If you see any sand in the water, repeat up to 3 times, using fresh water each time. Drain well and dry spinach, then wrap in a kitchen towel and refrigerate until ready to use. (You may wash the spinach up to 24 hours in advance.)
• Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, brown sugar, sesame oil, vegetable oil, soy sauce, miso, garlic and ginger.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and arrange the tofu pieces in a single layer. Spoon remaining marinade over tofu. Bake, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes, until slightly crisped. Remove and leave at room temperature.
• To make the salad, arrange spinach in a low, wide salad bowl or on a deep platter. Scatter cucumber, daikon and edamame over spinach, then sprinkle with sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds and peanuts. Tuck slices of tofu here and there.
• Sprinkle a pinch of salt over everything, then drizzle salad with dressing and serve.

PHO WITH SPINACH AND TOFU

Steps:

• Have the broth at a simmer in a soup pot. Place the tofu in a bowl and season with soy sauce if desired.
• For soba: Bring 3 or 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the noodles gradually, so that the water remains at a boil, and stir once with a long-handled spoon or pasta fork so that they don't stick together. Wait for the water to come back up to a rolling boil; it will bubble up, so don't fill the pot all the way; and add 1 cup of cold water. Allow the water to come back to a rolling boil and add another cup of cold water. Allow the water to come to a boil one more time and add a third cup of water. When the water comes to a boil again, the noodles should be cooked through. Drain and divide among 6 large soup bowls. For rice noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the noodles. Cook until just al dente, firm to the bite, following the timing instructions on the package (my wide noodles take about 5 minutes). Drain and divide among 6 large soup bowls.
• Add the thinly sliced mushroom caps and spinach to the simmering broth, and as soon as the spinach wilts (about 20 seconds) ladle the broth and spinach into the soup bowls. Divide the tofu among the bowls. Sprinkle on half the cilantro, half the basil leaves and the green onions. Pass the chopped chilies, the mint sprigs, the remaining basil and cilantro for guests to add as desired, and the lime wedges for guests to squeeze on. Serve with chopsticks for the noodles and soup spoons for the soup.

SPINACH AND TOFU SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a wok.
• Add the chopped spinach and saute till soft.
• Add salt and 2-3 cups of water and the stock cubes.
• Bring to a boil and then simmer.
• Add the tofu and the soya sauce Cook for 5 minutes more and remove from heat.
• Add the sesame oil and season and then serve hot.

SPINACH-TOFU SOUP

Steps:

• Thinly slice scallions and set aside dark green parts. Drain tofu and cut into half-inch cubes.
• In a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, mix the broth with the scallion slices and the spinach. Cook, covered, over med-high heat, removing the lid a few times to break up the spinach with a wooden spoon, until thawed.
• Bring soup to a boil, about ten minutes. Reduce heat to med-low, add tofu without stirring and cook until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Remove pan from heat, add dark green scallion slices and sesame oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.

SPINACH TOFU SOUP

Steps:

• Cook entire chicken in simmering water for 8 hours. While cooking, add water to keep chicken covered. Remove chicken, leaving only the chicken stock. Add a pinch of salt. Bring chicken stock to a boil and add spinach. Turn heat off as soon as spinach is added. Add tofu, Virginia ham, and pinch of white pepper.

MISO SOUP WITH TOFU, SPINACH, AND CARROTS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring stock and the water to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and add carrots. Cook until carrots are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
• Add spinach and tofu, and stir to combine. Continue cooking just until spinach is wilted and tofu is heated through, about 1 minute more.
• Meanwhile, place miso in a small bowl, and stir in 1/4 cup cooking liquid until miso is dissolved. Add mixture to saucepan, stirring to combine. Do not let soup boil once miso has been added.
• Remove from heat. Ladle soup into four serving bowls. Sprinkle each with scallions. Serve immediately.

SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH TOFU

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion and garlic until tender.
• In a large pot, mix the onion mixture, potatoes, carrots, and split peas. Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 hour.
• In a blender or food processor, blend the tofu and spinach until creamy, and mix into the pot. Season with basil, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking 1 hour. If the soup becomes too thick, add water. Serve hot and enjoy.

MISO UDON NOODLES WITH SPINACH AND TOFU

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook udon in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until noodles are partially cooked, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine butter, miso paste, sesame oil, and honey in a wok over medium heat and cook until sizzling. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tofu and cook for about 1 minute.
• Drain udon noodles and add to wok with water. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add spinach and green onions; mix until spinach has wilted. Stir in soy sauce.
• Ladle into two bowls. Drizzle with Sriracha and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.