Lunch / Dinner
Vegetarian Tom Yum with Tofu & Shiitake Mushrooms
Soups are an easy way to pack nutrition into your diet. What vegetable doesn’t taste good after simmering in a flavorful broth? And as a bonus, beyond their health benefits and taste, this vegetarian soup comes together in under 45 minutes, which makes eating well a no-brainer.
Hailing from Laos and Thailand, tom yum is a spicy soup best known for its hot-and-sour broth often made with chicken or seafood. This vegetarian version relies on extra-firm tofu for its protein source. But to make this a meal, bulk it up with shiitake mushrooms, tomatoes, and a hefty amount of fresh herbs. Then ladle it over sticky rice for a bowl that’s jam-packed with all the important food groups. And while tom yum is typically made with kaffir lime leaves, they can be hard to find. Instead, serve this soup with lime wedges for a burst of bright flavor.
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Test Kitchen Tip
Tamarind paste adds a slightly sweet and sour depth to sauces, chutneys, curries, and soups. Find it in Asian and Mexican markets.
Instructions
Cook rice according to package directions. Stir in vinegar and sesame seeds.
Combine stock, tamarind paste, garlic, lemongrass, and ginger in a pot, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer soup 20 minutes. Discard lemongrass and ginger.
Stir in tofu, tomatoes, and mushrooms; cook 2 minutes. Stir in coconut milk, basil, cilantro, scallions, chili garlic sauce, and soy sauce, and heat through.
Divide rice among four bowls and ladle soup over the top; serve with lime wedges.
Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 360
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 522mg 21%
Carbs 57g 19%
Protein 13g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.