Best Carrot Ginger Tofu Soup Recipes

Carrot-Ginger Soup with Tofu image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1-pound bag frozen chopped carrots, thawed
1 small onion, roughly chopped
1 2-to-3-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 star anise pod or 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
2 cups carrot juice
1 pound extra-firm tofu
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons curry powder
Torn fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the carrots, onion and ginger and cook until the vegetables are just soft, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the star anise, carrot juice and 3 cups water, then cover and boil until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes. Mix the cornstarch and curry powder on a shallow plate and season with salt. Pat the tofu dry and roll it in the cornstarch mixture. Heat the remaining 6 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the tofu and fry, turning, until golden and crisp on all sides, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
Discard the star anise. Transfer the soup to a blender and puree in batches, or puree directly in the pot with an immersion blender. Thin with water, if needed, and season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with the fried tofu. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Carrot Ginger Tofu Soup image

Provided by Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 1/2 c (1 l)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (244 g) medium carrots, peeled, halved or 2 cups chopped
1/4 (18 g) small onion, peeled or 2 tablespoons chopped
4 small garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons (30 ml) oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
pinch of white pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger root or Ginger Paste
1/3 cup (70 g) light silken tofu
2 cups (480 ml) low sodium vegetable or chicken broth

Steps:

1. Place carrots, onion and garlic into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 4 or 5.
4. Blend for 10 seconds or until chopped.
5. Heat oil in a small pan and saute chopped ingredients until onion is clear and carrots are tender. Add a little broth, if needed.
6. Place remaining ingredients into the Vitamix container, add sauteed ingredients and secure lid.
7. Select Variable 1.
8. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High. 9. Blend for 3-4 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid.