Tofu Soup

This soup is my idea of a natural cure-all, and to me, it’s perfect. Filled with toothsome chunks of tofu in a broth that’s light and subtle, with a slightly spicy afterkick.
Serves 8.

SODIUM CONTENT: 72 mg per serving

INGREDIENTS

8 c. homemade vegetable stock or commerical low-sodium vegetable broth
8 cloves garlic, minced
3 carrots, peeled and diced
1 handful mushrooms, sliced
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 t. minced fresh ginger
1 lb. firm tofu, drained and cubed
1/4 t. ground white pepper
2 scallions, thinly sliced

DIRECTIONS

Place all of the ingredients into a stockpot EXCEPT tofu, pepper and the last 2 scallions. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 15 minutes. Add the tofu, raise heat to high and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and simmer 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in pepper, and serve, garnished with sliced scallion.