Tofu & Spinach Soup

🥣 Tofu & Spinach Soup

🎯 Difficulty: Very Easy

⏱️ Time: 15–20 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 2

🔥 Estimated Calories: ~120–150 kcal per serving

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🧂 Ingredients

• Silken or soft tofu: 150g (~90 kcal)
• Fresh spinach: 1 cup, loosely packed (~10–15 kcal)
• Water or vegetable broth: 2 cups
• Garlic (minced): 1 clove
• Ginger (sliced or minced): 2–3 thin slices
• Soy sauce or salt: to taste (~5 kcal)
• Sesame oil (optional): 1/2 tsp (~20 kcal)
• Green onion (chopped): for garnish (optional)
• White pepper or black pepper: a pinch

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👨‍🍳 Step-by-step Instructions

Step 1: Prep Ingredients

• Cut tofu into small cubes.
• Wash spinach thoroughly and chop if needed.
• Mince garlic and slice ginger.

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Step 2: Sauté Aromatics (Optional)

• In a small pot, add a few drops of sesame oil.
• Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.

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Step 3: Add Broth and Simmer

• Add water or vegetable broth.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer.

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Step 4: Add Tofu

• Gently slide in tofu cubes.
• Simmer for 3–5 minutes until heated through.

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Step 5: Add Spinach

• Stir in spinach and cook for another 1–2 minutes until wilted.
• Add soy sauce and season with pepper to taste.

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Step 6: Serve

• Ladle soup into bowls.
• Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
• Serve warm.

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💡 Tips

• Use silken tofu for a smoother texture or firm tofu for more bite.
• For extra protein, add a beaten egg while stirring (like egg-drop soup).
• This soup pairs well with steamed rice or noodles.