High Protein Tofu Vegetable Soup Food

HIGH PROTEIN TOFU VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Dice all the vegetables into bite size pieces.
• Add to large pot with the tomatoes, spices add water to cover and bring to a simmer.
• Cut the tofu into bite-size pieces and drain on paper towel.
• Once the vegetables are tender add the peanut butter and milk and stir to incorporate.
• You can leave the vegetables in chunks or you may choose to puree them all in a blender (I prefer chunky).
• In a wok or similar shaped pan heat the peanut oil over med-high heat.
• Once the oil is hot brown the tofu chunks.
• Add the browned tofu to the soup.
• Garnish the soup with the fresh cilantro.
• Enjoy!

HIGH-PROTEIN CREAM OF VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Combine vegetables and water in a saucepan. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender. Combine other ingredients. Mix well. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently to avoid scorching, until soup has thickened. Mix in blender until smooth.
• Add protein powder (if desired) when soup is a warm (not hot or will curdle) temperature.

CREAM OF VEGETABLE AND TOFU SOUP

Steps:

• Saute celery & onion in butter or oil over medium-low heat, until tender.
• Meanwhile, discard liquid from tofu package and place tofu in blender along with cooked vegetables, 2 cups of broth, and cheese or yeast flakes.
• Blend tofu mixture until smooth.
• Add garlic to pan with celery and saute another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool a minute or two.
• Stir in tofu mixture and return pan to heat. Add all spices. Stir well, and add more broth if too thick for your liking.
• Cover and simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, 20-30 minutes. Taste and correct seasonings, adding more salt or broth if needed. Enjoy! (Even better the next day).