Best 5 Thai Red Curry Tofu Soup Recipes

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Searching for a delectable and wholesome meal that combines the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine with the goodness of tofu? Look no further than our comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect Thai red curry tofu soup. Embark on a culinary journey as we unravel the secrets behind this tantalizing dish, exploring the finest ingredients, essential cooking techniques, and expert tips to create an unforgettable symphony of flavors. Get ready to embrace the aromatic essence of red curry paste, the creamy texture of coconut milk, and the tender bite of tofu, all harmoniously blended in a rich and flavorful broth.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THAI RED CURRY VEGETABLE SOUP WITH CRISPY TOFU



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This Thai Red Curry Vegetable Soup with Crispy Tofu is Vegan, Gluten Free, and Grain Free. Cozy up with this flavorful and nourishing bowl on a chilly day!

Provided by Caitlin Shoemaker

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 block Extra Firm Tofu, pressed
1 tbsp Tamari
1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
3 Bell Peppers, cut into thin strips (I used Red, Orange, and Yellow)
1 Medium Yellow Onion, diced
3 cups Fresh Broccoli Florets
1 Large Carrot, sliced thinly
3-4 tbsp Thai Red Curry Paste
1 13.5 oz can Full Fat Coconut Milk
4 cup Vegetable Stock
Salt, to taste

Steps:

  • First, preheat your oven to 350F. Cut the pressed Tofu into cubes, and place it into a medium bowl with the Tamari and Nutritional Yeast. Stir everything together until the Tofu is well coated, then place onto a lined or greased baking tray.
  • Bake the Tofu for 30 minutes, flip the cubes, then bake for an additional 15.
  • In the meantime, prepare the soup. Add the Sliced Onion to a large pot with a splash of water, oil, or vegetable broth, and cook over medium-low heat until translucent.
  • Pour the Coconut Milk into the pot, then add in the Red Curry Paste. Stir well until the Paste has dissolved into the liquid and no chunks remain.
  • Add in the remaining soup ingredients, raise the heat to high, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add any additional salt to taste, if necessary. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the Crispy Tofu.

THAI RED CURRY TOFU SOUP



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This is a Thai-inspired soup with tofu, mushrooms, coconut milk, and rice noodles. After cooking soup and noodles, do not combine them in one pot since the noodles will absorb all of the broth. If you don't have fresh galangal, use 3 pieces of dried galangal instead.

Provided by rayfab

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

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
2 cups vegetable broth
1 (1 inch) piece galangal
2 stalks lemon grass, bruised and chopped
5 kaffir lime leaves, torn
½ teaspoon Thai red curry paste
1 (12 ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained and cubed
½ cup stemmed and sliced shiitake mushrooms
½ cup sliced button mushrooms
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
⅛ teaspoon turmeric powder
4 ounces dry rice stick noodles
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Bring coconut milk, broth, galangal, lemon grass, and kaffir leaves to a simmer in a large pot over medium heat. Simmer for 15 minutes, but do not allow broth to come to a full boil.
  • Strain the broth and discard the solids. Whisk in red curry paste, then add tofu, shiitake mushrooms, button mushrooms, lime juice, brown sugar, and turmeric to the soup. Continue simmering until mushrooms have softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rice stick noodles, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender; drain. Place drained noodles into individual bowls, then ladle soup over the noodles. Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 19.2 g, Sodium 268.9 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

THAI RED CURRY SOUP



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Our take on Thai red curry soup calls for jasmine rice instead of rice noodles. We puree the soup before adding onions and herbs for a smooth, rich texture. Adding a squeeze of lemon juice at the end brightens up this traditionally-flavored soup. Serve this as a light dinner entree, or pair it with another protein or vegetable side for a heartier meal.

Provided by Uncle Ben's

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     UNCLE BEN'S®

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
18 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons red curry paste
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
4 cups unsalted chicken stock
1 (13.5 ounce) can light coconut milk
1 (8.8 ounce) pouch UNCLE BEN'S® READY RICE® Jasmine
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
3 green onions, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Add shrimp to pot and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until pink, turning halfway through. Set aside.
  • Add remaining olive oil, bell pepper, onion, and garlic to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in curry paste and ginger. Cook 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  • Stir in stock, coconut milk, and rice, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced, about 10 minutes. Stir in fish sauce and brown sugar. Remove from heat.
  • Using an immersion blender, puree soup in pot. Or carefully transfer soup in batches to a large food processor or blender, covering opening with a dish towel, and blend until pureed. Return soup to pot.
  • Stir in green onions, cilantro, basil, and lime juice. Divide soup evenly among 6 bowls and top each bowl with 3 shrimp. Serve immediately.

COCONUT RED CURRY WITH TOFU



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This simple weeknight red curry relies on jarred or canned red curry paste for flavor, which you can find at larger supermarkets and specialty markets. Transfer leftover canned curry paste to a jar, top it with a little oil and store in the refrigerator for up to a month. Or freeze for longer storage. Feel free to substitute other vegetables for the mushrooms and snow peas, though you might have to increase the cooking time slightly if using something dense like carrot or cubed winter squash.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

14 ounces extra-firm tofu
1 tablespoon peanut or safflower oil
1-inch ginger root, peeled and minced
2 shallots or 1 small onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Thai chile or 2 serrano peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro stems
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, more to taste
3 tablespoons prepared red curry paste
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1 cup snow peas
Basil and/or cilantro leaves, for garnish
Brown or white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Cut tofu into 1-inch slabs and place on paper towel-lined baking sheet. Cover with another layer of paper towels and place another baking sheet on top. Let sit for 20 minutes. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ginger, shallots, garlic, chile and cilantro stems, and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté until golden brown and tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt. Stir in curry paste and cook 2 minutes. Pour in coconut milk, scraping up any curry paste with a wooden spoon. Add fish sauce, lime zest and juice. Add tofu cubes and snow peas. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly and the snow peas are tender, 7 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Taste and add more salt and/or fish sauce if needed.
  • Serve warm with brown rice and a scattering of torn basil and/or cilantro leaves on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 281, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 561 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

BROTHY THAI CURRY WITH SILKEN TOFU AND HERBS



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A jarred red curry paste is the central flavor of this wonderfully restorative and nourishing broth. Coconut milk lends a subtle creaminess, and the cherry tomatoes become bright little jammy bursts. You can use fresh tomatoes when in season, but canned tomatoes do just as well. Ladle the piping hot broth over seasoned tofu pieces and fresh herbs: The delicate silken tofu used here will absorb big flavors from the surrounding liquid.

Provided by Yewande Komolafe

Categories     weeknight, soups and stews, main course

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 (14-ounce) packages silken tofu, drained
2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as grapeseed
2 shallots, peeled and minced
3 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
1 (1-inch) piece ginger, scrubbed and grated
3 tablespoons red curry paste
1 (14-ounce) can cherry tomatoes or fresh cherry tomatoes
1 quart vegetable stock
1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
Salt
1/4 cup soy sauce
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups mixed fresh herbs, such as cilantro, basil and dill
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 lime, cut into wedges, for squeezing

Steps:

  • Pat the tofu blocks dry with a clean kitchen or paper towel. Cut each block into 3 slices.
  • Heat a medium Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high. Add the oil and shallots, and stir until softened, 2 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and curry paste, stir, and cook until fragrant and the paste turns deep red, 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, stir and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the tomato juices thicken slightly, 4 minutes.
  • Pour in the vegetable stock, stir, increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer to slightly reduce the liquid, 10 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk, season to taste with salt and remove from the heat.
  • While the broth is simmering, divide the soft tofu into 6 bowls. Break each slice into 4 or 5 pieces. Season each bowl of tofu with 2 teaspoons of soy sauce and a few cracks of black pepper, and top with about ¼ cup of the fresh herb mix.
  • Ladle the hot broth and tomatoes over the bowls of silken tofu. Top with sliced scallions and serve hot, with lime wedges for squeezing.

Tips:

  • Use firm or extra-firm tofu. This will help the tofu hold its shape and not crumble in the soup.
  • Press the tofu before cooking. This will help remove excess water and make the tofu more flavorful.
  • Marinate the tofu in a flavorful sauce or marinade before cooking. This will help add flavor to the tofu.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the tofu. This will help the tofu cook evenly.
  • Be careful not to overcook the tofu. Overcooked tofu is tough and chewy.
  • Add vegetables to the soup towards the end of cooking. This will help them retain their crunch.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices.
  • Serve the soup hot with rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

Thai red curry tofu soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. The soup is made with a flavorful red curry paste, coconut milk, vegetables, and tofu. This soup is sure to please everyone at your table and is sure to satisfy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this Thai red curry tofu soup a try!

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