Ingredients
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5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
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1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
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2 tablespoons curry powder
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3 cups vegetable stock
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1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
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1 large yam, cut into chunks
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2 large carrots, cut into chunks
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2 ribs celery, chopped
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½ cup red lentils
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¼ cup minced lemongrass
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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salt to taste
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1 (12 ounce) package medium-firm tofu, cubed and patted dry
Directions
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Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add curry powder; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Pour vegetable stock and coconut milk into the pot. Add yam, carrots, celery, lentils, lemongrass, and sugar. Increase heat to medium-high; bring to a boil. Reduce heat slightly; simmer until vegetables soften, 10 to 15 minutes. Season soup with salt.
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Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tofu in a single layer; cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes per side. Stir tofu into soup.
Cook's Notes:
If you can buy tofu deep-fried you can save some effort here. You could also fry the tofu ahead of time if you like.
The soup should be pretty thick, almost stew-like, but if it gets too thick while simmering, add a bit more water or stock to get the desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
475 | Calories |
29g | Fat |
46g | Carbs |
12g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 475 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 29g | 37% |
Saturated Fat 14g | 72% |
Sodium 219mg | 10% |
Total Carbohydrate 46g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber 11g | 40% |
Total Sugars 8g | |
Protein 12g | 25% |
Vitamin C 19mg | 21% |
Calcium 270mg | 21% |
Iron 8mg | 44% |
Potassium 1223mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.