A light, comforting Asian-inspired dish featuring silken tofu and fresh vegetables in a delicate, aromatic broth.
# What You Need:
→ Broth
01 - 6.3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, thinly sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
→ Vegetables
06 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and julienned
07 - 3.5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced
08 - 3.5 ounces baby bok choy, chopped
09 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
10 - 2 spring onions, sliced
→ Tofu
11 - 10.6 ounces silken tofu, cubed
→ Garnish
12 - Fresh cilantro leaves, optional
13 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, optional
14 - Lime wedges, optional
# Directions:
01 - Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sliced ginger, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
02 - Pour vegetable broth and soy sauce into the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
03 - Add julienned carrot, sliced shiitake mushrooms, and bell pepper slices. Simmer for 5 minutes until partially tender.
04 - Stir in chopped bok choy and sliced spring onions. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until vegetables reach tender-crisp consistency.
05 - Gently add cubed silken tofu to the simmering broth. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes, being careful not to break apart the delicate tofu pieces.
06 - Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce if needed to achieve desired saltiness.
07 - Ladle soup into serving bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lime juice if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
