Vegan Recipes
Tom Yum Soup with Zucchini Noodles
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Ingredients:
For the Broth:
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 stalks lemongrass, cut into 2-inch pieces and smashed
- 3-4 kaffir lime leaves, torn into pieces
- 3 slices galangal or ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2-3 Thai bird’s eye chilies, sliced (adjust to taste)
- 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons vegan Thai red curry paste (ensure it’s vegan, some brands contain shrimp paste)
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
For the Soup:
- 1 cup mushrooms (shiitake, button, or oyster), sliced
- 1 small tomato, cut into wedges
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, spiralized into noodles (zoodles)
- 1 cup tofu, cubed (optional for added protein)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Broth:
- In a large pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal or ginger, garlic, and Thai chilies. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Strain the broth to remove the aromatics and return the liquid to the pot.
- Flavor the Broth:
- Add the soy sauce, lime juice, coconut sugar, and red curry paste to the broth. Stir well.
- Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add Vegetables and Tofu:
- Add the mushrooms, tomato, onion, carrot, and red bell pepper to the broth. Let it cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- If using tofu, add it to the soup and let it heat through.
- Prepare Zucchini Noodles:
- Spiralize the zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer.
- Add the zucchini noodles to the soup just before serving to keep them crisp. Let them sit in the hot broth for about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve:
- Ladle the soup into bowls.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for extra tang.
Tips:
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding or reducing the number of Thai chilies.
- You can add other vegetables like baby corn, bok choy, or snap peas based on your preference.
- For a heartier meal, serve the soup over cooked rice or rice noodles.