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Thai Mushroom and Tofu Soup

Name: Thai Mushroom and Tofu Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 Shallots, minced; 8 Garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tbsp Ginger, chopped; 3 Small Asian chilies, chopped; 4 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 tbsp Rice vinegar; 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste; 2 L Chicken broth; 800 ml Coconut milk; 400 g Shiitake mushrooms; 300 g Firm tofu, diced; 2 tbsp Brown sugar; 2 Juice of Limes; Thai chili oil; Green onions, sliced; Fresh cilantro, chopped

This Thai mushroom and tofu soup combines shiitakes and tofu cubes in chicken broth enriched with coconut milk. Ginger, garlic and red curry flavour the base, while lime juice adds a bright finish.

Infuse and strain the broth

Simmer the aromatics in the broth, then strain them out before adding coconut milk, mushrooms and tofu. Serve with green onions and cilantro, plus a little Thai chili oil if desired.

🥄 15 min. 🔥 45 min. 🍽️ 6 servings

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Thai Mushroom and Tofu Soup

Infuse and strain the broth

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