Best 7 Asian Tofu Noodle Soup Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Asian cuisine with our exploration of the tantalizing flavors of "Asian Tofu Noodle Soup". Indulge in a symphony of aromatic spices, savory broths, and the delightful textures of tofu and noodles. Whether you seek a comforting meal on a chilly evening or a light and refreshing lunch, this versatile soup promises to satisfy your cravings and transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Asia. With a few simple ingredients and a dash of culinary creativity, you can create a delectable soup that embodies the essence of Asian culinary heritage.

Let's cook with our recipes!

ASIAN NOODLE SOUP WITH WINTER VEGETABLES AND TOFU



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Kombu (a type of Japanese seaweed) and bonito flakes (dried-fish flakes) are available at Asian markets.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups water
4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems trimmed and reserved, caps cut into 3/4-inch slices
1/2 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms (5 large)
1 six-inch square dried kombu
3/4 cup bonito flakes (1/4 ounce)
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
1/2 large sweet potato (about 4 ounces), peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
6 ounces soba noodles (2 bundles)
3 ounces snow peas, trimmed and halved
3 ounces kohlrabi, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick sticks
8 ounces silken tofu, cut into 8 slices

Steps:

  • Bring 6 cups water, mushroom stems, dried mushrooms, and kombu to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Remove from heat, and add bonito flakes. Let stand until flakes sink to bottom of pot, about 3 minutes.
  • Line a sieve with cheesecloth. Strain broth through sieve into pot, and discard solids. Stir in soy sauce and mirin. (You should have 5 cups.)
  • Cook sweet potato in a large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon. Add noodles to boiling water. Cook according to package directions. Drain. Rinse with cold water.
  • Divide noodles among 4 bowls. Arrange sweet potato, sliced mushroom caps, snow peas, kohlrabi, and tofu on top of noodles. Bring broth to a simmer, then immediately divide among bowls. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 g, Cholesterol 1 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 555 g

ASIAN NOODLES IN BROTH WITH VEGETABLES AND TOFU



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

One 8-ounce package udon or soba noodles
3 cups water
1/2 cup soy sauce, preferably naturally brewed
1/3 cup mirin
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 cup snow peas, strings removed and halved crosswise on the diagonal
1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
16 ounces soft tofu, cubed
1 romaine lettuce heart, shredded
1/2 cup thinly sliced red radishes or daikon matchsticks
1/2 cup carrot matchsticks
2 scallions, white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced
Toasted sesame oil, for serving, optional
Hot sauce, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat. Add the noodles and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and divide them among 4 large soup bowls.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 3 cups water with the soy sauce, mirin, vinegar, and ginger and bring it to a simmer. Add the snow peas, mushrooms, and tofu to the pan. Simmer until the snow peas are crisp-tender and the tofu is heated through, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Divide the lettuce, radishes, carrots, and scallions among the bowls. Ladle the hot soup over the noodles and vegetables. Drizzle each serving with a few drops of sesame oil and hot sauce, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375, Fat 5 grams, Sodium 1965 milligrams, Carbohydrate 57.5 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 20 grams

ASIAN TOFU NOODLE SOUP



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Ginger, garlic and sherry jazz up this soup loaded with veggies and noodles. We like to accent ours with peanuts and green onions. -Diana Rios, Lytle, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
7 ounces firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup fresh snow peas, julienned
1 large carrot, shredded
2 green onions, thinly sliced
8 ounces uncooked Chinese egg noodles or uncooked spaghetti
Optional: Finely chopped peanuts and additional green onions

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic and, if desired, pepper flakes; cook and stir 1 minute or until fragrant., Add mushrooms, broth, sherry and soy sauce; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes. Add tofu, snow peas, carrot and green onions. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; drain and divide among 4 bowls. Pour soup over noodles. If desired, sprinkle with peanuts and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1961mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

TOFU AND NOODLE COCONUT-CURRY SOUP



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A rich and creamy coconut curry noodle soup with select vegetables and plenty of Asian inspired flavors.

Provided by FLAMINGOFLUFF

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Curry Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup water
2 carrots, chopped
½ zucchini, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons ground coriander
1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin
2 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric
2 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 (16 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and cubed
1 quart vegetable broth
½ (16 ounce) package uncooked whole wheat spaghetti
1 (5 ounce) can nonfat evaporated milk
2 tablespoons coconut extract
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion and garlic until tender. Stir in water, carrots, and zucchini. Season with coriander, cumin, turmeric, ginger, and curry powder. Mix in tofu, and continue cooking 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender and tofu is heated through.
  • Bring the broth to boil in a large pot, and cook the noodles about 3 minutes. Stir tofu and vegetables into the pot. Mix in evaporated milk and coconut extract. Season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until noodles are soft.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.4 calories, Carbohydrate 57.9 g, Cholesterol 1.4 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 524.3 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

JAPANESE TOFU NOODLE BOWL



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This healthy soup is full of fresh spring flavours and makes a sophisticated vegetarian meal for guests

Provided by Celia Brooks Brown

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Soup

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tbsp tamari or dark soy sauce
2 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
1 tbsp mirin or 2 tsp caster sugar
200g firm tofu , drained, patted dry and cut into 8 cubes
cornflour , for coating
sunflower oil , for frying
1 bunch asparagus , base of stalks snapped off, cut diagonally into about 4 pieces
50g fresh or frozen edamame beans
50g frozen peas
small piece ginger , grated
400g pack straight-to-wok udon noodles
coriander leaves, to garnish
chilli oil, to serve

Steps:

  • Combine the tamari or soy sauce, vinegar and mirin or sugar in a shallow bowl and stir until dissolved. Place the tofu in the marinade and turn to coat. Leave to absorb the flavours for about 30 mins or more. (If marinating for several hours, keep in the fridge.)
  • When ready to cook, turn the oven on to warm. Scatter the cornflour over a plate. Remove the tofu from the marinade, reserving the marinade, and roll in the cornflour to coat all sides. Heat a wide frying pan over a medium-high and add enough sunflower oil to cover the base of the pan. Fry the tofu, using tongs to turn, until dark golden and crisp all over. Drain on kitchen paper, then keep warm in the oven.
  • Place 1 litre of water in a medium saucepan with the reserved marinade and bring to the boil. Add asparagus, edamame beans, peas, ginger and noodles and return to the boil. Simmer until the vegetables are just tender, about 3-4 mins. Divide between 4 bowls and place 2 tofu cubes in each. Top with coriander leaves and serve drizzled with a little of the chilli oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 87 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 5.02 milligram of sodium

ASIAN VEGAN TOFU NOODLES



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A vegan rice noodle base with marinated tofu and vegetables. I like to also serve it with vegan chili-mayo, but it tastes great without as well.

Provided by Góa Briem

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 19

¼ (16 ounce) package dried rice noodles
½ (12 ounce) package firm tofu, cubed
¼ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
1 teaspoon teriyaki sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced, divided
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 red bell pepper, cubed
½ cup fresh green beans, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
sesame seeds, or to taste
½ teaspoon vegetable seasoning, or to taste
4 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise (such as Vegenaise®)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1 tablespoon Asian red chile sauce, such as Sriracha®, or to taste
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 splash soy sauce
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place noodles in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside until noodles are softened, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
  • Combine tofu, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, teriyaki sauce, 1/2 of the garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a bowl and set aside while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a large skillet over low heat and cook the remaining garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add bell pepper and green beans and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove tofu from marinade and add to vegetables. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and mix well. Season with vegetable seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Add drained noodles and stir to combine.
  • Combine vegan mayonnaise, lemon juice, red chile sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, salt and pepper in a bowl. Serve with the tofu noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.2 calories, Carbohydrate 64.9 g, Fat 40.7 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 20.8 g, Sodium 2633.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

RICE COOKER ASIAN NOODLE SOUP WITH TOFU



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Make and share this Rice Cooker Asian Noodle Soup With Tofu recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ambrosia for Guen

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 11m

Yield 1 bowl, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups water
2 tablespoons wakame seaweed
1/4 cup bonito flakes
1 large shiitake mushroom
2 ounces firm tofu
1 1/2 ounces udon noodles
1 1/2 ounces soba noodles

Steps:

  • Place water in rice cooker. Turn rice cooker on to "cook".
  • Place all ingredients in water and leave to boil. If noodles stick out of water, this is ok as they will go limp and all be covered to cook as the water heats up.
  • Once noodles are cooked to desired consistancy, turn off rice cooker and serve in a bowl.
  • You can add soba sauce, furikake, or other toppings as you wish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.3, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 1162.5, Carbohydrate 66.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 0.9, Protein 16.1

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured. This will make the cooking process much smoother.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to your soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, mushrooms, and bok choy.
  • Don't overcook the tofu: Tofu is a delicate protein that can easily become rubbery if it's overcooked. Cook it just until it's heated through.
  • Use a good quality broth: The broth is the foundation of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality one. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even a combination of the two.
  • Season to taste: Don't be afraid to add more seasonings to taste. Some good options include soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for tofu noodle soup include green onions, cilantro, and Sriracha sauce.

Conclusion:

Tofu noodle soup is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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