Tofu and Asparagus Soup
A light, brothy soup with tender asparagus and soft tofu, gently spiced with chili. Ready in about 20 minutes, this is a comforting bowl that's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 120
- Protein
- 9g
Ingredients
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 8 oz firm tofu
- 2 whole chili peppers
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Trim the woody ends from the 1 bunch asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces. Drain the 8 oz firm tofu and cut into 1-inch cubes.
- 2
In a pot, bring the 4 cups vegetable broth to a boil over high heat. Add the 2 whole chili peppers (halved if you prefer more heat) and reduce to a simmer.
- 3
Add the asparagus pieces and tofu cubes to the broth. Simmer gently until the asparagus is bright green and tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the 1 tbsp soy sauce and 0.5 tsp salt. Taste and adjust seasoning, then ladle into bowls and serve hot.
- 5
Optional: add a splash of sesame oil or a squeeze of lime juice before serving for extra flavor.
Tools you’ll need
- pot
- knife
- cutting board
- ladle
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