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Easy Coconut Tofu Soup Recipes

Easy Coconut Tofu Soup Recipes

Creamy coconut broth, tender tofu, and bright aromatics make this comforting soup quick, cozy, and full of flavor.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup chopped yellow onion small dice
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tsp lemongrass paste
  • 1 tbsp red curry paste
  • 6 oz sliced mushrooms cremini or shiitake
  • 4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 13.5 fl oz unsweetened coconut milk shake well
  • 14 oz firm tofu, cubed drained and patted dry
  • 1.5 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes adjust to heat preference
  • 3 cup baby spinach loosely packed
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
  • 0.5 cup sliced green onions for topping
  • 0.25 cup chopped cilantro for topping

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Pat the tofu dry and cut it into bite-size cubes.
  • Warm the oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
  • Sauté the onion until translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic, ginger, lemongrass paste, and red curry paste; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until they soften slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Stir in coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes; simmer 3 minutes.
  • Slide in the tofu and simmer gently for 5 to 7 minutes to warm through.
  • Fold in the spinach and cook just until wilted, about 1 minute.
  • Finish with lime juice and black pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with green onions and cilantro.

Notes

For a heartier bowl, add cooked rice noodles or spoon over jasmine rice. Swap spinach with bok choy or kale, and adjust curry paste for heat. Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days; reheat gently without boiling to keep the coconut milk smooth.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Coconut Tofu Soup Recipes flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.