Gaeng Jued Clear Tofu and Vegetable Soup

Name: Gaeng Jued Clear Tofu and Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 6 cups vegetable broth; 16 oz silken tofu, 1-in cubed; 2 oz dried glass noodles (mung bean vermicelli), soaked 5 min; 1/2 lb shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, sliced; 4 heads baby bok choy, quartered; 4 garlic cloves, smashed; 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari); 1/2 tsp white pepper; 1 tsp sesame oil; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

A light, clear Thai broth soup with silken tofu, glass noodles, mushrooms, and bok choy seasoned simply with garlic, white pepper, and soy sauce. A soothing, everyday Thai comfort soup.

40 minEasyServes 4140 cal/serving

ThaiSoupStovetopVeganVegetarianLow CarbDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumCorn-Free

Ingredients

6 cups vegetable broth
16 oz silken tofu, 1-in cubed
2 oz dried glass noodles (mung bean vermicelli), soaked 5 min
1/2 lb shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, sliced
4 heads baby bok choy, quartered
4 garlic cloves, smashed
2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
1/2 tsp white pepper
1 tsp sesame oil
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

Instructions

1

In a medium pot, bring 6 cups vegetable broth and 4 smashed garlic cloves to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
2

Add 1/2 lb stems removed, sliced shiitake mushrooms and simmer for 5 minutes until tender.
3

Add 2 oz soaked 5 min dried glass noodles (mung bean vermicelli) and 4 heads quartered baby bok choy. Simmer for 2 minutes.
4

Gently slide in 16 oz 1-in cubed silken tofu. Season with 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari) and 1/2 tsp white pepper. Simmer for 2 more minutes without stirring vigorously so the tofu holds its shape.
5

Remove from heat. Drizzle in 1 tsp sesame oil. Ladle into bowls and garnish with 4 thinly sliced green onions and 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro.

Questions

How long does Gaeng Jued Clear Tofu and Vegetable Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Gaeng Jued Clear Tofu and Vegetable Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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