Tofu and Bok Choy Soup

Posted by H&B on - Soups - Easy

Soup:

  • 2 Tbsp sunflower oil
  • 7 oz of marinated tofu (see preparation)
  • 3 green onions
  • 2 garlic cloves, cut in thin strips
  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced on a bias
  • 4 cups vegetable stock, homemade always best
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp dry sherry or vermouth
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 4 oz shredded bok choy
  • salt and pepper to taste

Tofu Marinade:

  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 thumb of ginger cut in super fine dice

Mix with whisk and soak tofu for 30 minutes, turning once.

Soup:

Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan. Cut the tofu into small cubes and stir fry in the hot oil until golden brown. Add onions, garlic and carrot to the pan and stir fry for 2 minutes. Pour in the stock, soy sauce, sherry, sugar, and bok choy. Heat through gently for about 1 minute, season and serve right away.