Name: Clear Vegetable Broth with Silken Tofu
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients: 8 cups filtered water; 1 large yellow onion, halved; 2 medium carrots, sliced; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 1 piece kombu (dried kelp); 1 package (14oz) silken tofu; 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, sliced; 1 tsp white peppercorns; 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Quick Summary

A light, nutrient-dense soup featuring a clear, umami-rich vegetable base paired with delicate cubes of silken tofu. Ready in under 45 minutes.

Ingredients

8 cups filtered water
1 large yellow onion, halved
2 medium carrots, sliced
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 piece kombu (dried kelp)

1 package (14oz) silken tofu
2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
1 tbsp fresh ginger, sliced
1 tsp white peppercorns
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Method

1. Simmer the water, onion, carrots, celery, ginger, and kombu over low heat for 30 minutes.
2. Strain the vegetables using a fine-mesh sieve, keeping only the clear liquid.
3. Return the broth to the pot; season with tamari and white pepper.
4. Gently cube the silken tofu and slide it into the warm broth.
5. Ladle into bowls and top with fresh green onions.

Stewart's Secret: Add the tofu at the very last second. Keeping the broth barely simmering prevents the delicate tofu from breaking apart, keeping your bowl visually pristine.

Nutrition Snapshot

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	8g
Fat	4g
Carbohydrates	12g

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add other vegetables?

Yes, but keep them light. Spinach or thinly sliced bok choy work well if added in the final minute.

Is this gluten-free?

Yes, provided you use tamari rather than standard soy sauce.

How long does the broth keep?

The strained broth keeps in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Clear Vegetable Broth with Silken Tofu

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Can I add other vegetables?

Is this gluten-free?

How long does the broth keep?

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