PAPAYA SOUP

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Tinola, a Philippine papaya soup, inspired me to create this. The few recipes I found didn't have great reviews, so I revised one to make it vegetarian and to use some of my herbs and vegetables in my garden.

Provided by bandita

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

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 small onion, chopped
¾ cup red bell pepper, chopped
6 fresh chives, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
3 fresh sage leaves, chopped
2 teaspoons thinly sliced fresh ginger
1 small hot chile pepper
1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
salt to taste
2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon lime juice
6 cups water
3 cubes vegetable bouillon
1 small green papaya, peeled and cut into chunks
1 bunch fresh spinach, trimmed
1 tablespoon fried onions, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat coconut oil in a stockpot over medium heat; add onion, red bell pepper, chives, garlic, rosemary, sage, ginger, and chile pepper. Cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tofu to onion mixture; cook, stirring every 2 minutes, until tofu is golden brown, about 6 minutes. Season with salt.
  • Mix Worcestershire sauce and lime juice into tofu mixture. Stir water and bouillon together in a bowl until dissolved; pour over tofu mixture. Bring liquid to a simmer, add papaya, loosely cover stockpot, and simmer until papaya is tender yet firm to the bite, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove stockpot from heat, stir on spinach, cover, and allow to sit until spinach is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Ladle soup into serving bowls and top with fried onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 330.2 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

Khalid Korejo
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This soup is simply delicious! The papaya adds a unique and delightful flavor to the soup. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Shah_Meer Khan
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! The papaya was a unique and delicious addition to the soup. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Feroze Rahman
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also very easy to make and the results are delicious. The papaya adds a unique sweetness to the soup, and the chicken broth and spices give it a savory flavor. I would definitely recommend thi


Jessica Chabotte
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I'm not a huge fan of papaya, but I really enjoyed this soup. The papaya was perfectly cooked and the broth was flavorful and aromatic. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting soup to try.


Shakirah Qwabe
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very healthy and packed with nutrients. I love the addition of the papaya, which gives the soup a unique and delicious flavor.


Mishal Arif
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I'm always looking for new and exciting soups to try, and this papaya soup definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and easy to make. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Achoja Gabriel
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Leonard Rowles
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this soup again for my next party.


jawaid shams
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This soup is a great way to use up ripe papaya. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. The papaya adds a unique sweetness to the soup, and the chicken broth and spices give it a savory flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to any


Sohail Ghani
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The papaya was perfectly cooked and the broth was flavorful and aromatic. I especially enjoyed the addition of the coconut milk, which gave the soup a creamy and rich texture. I would defin


DEKA1
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This is the best papaya soup I've ever had! The papaya was so sweet and flavorful, and the broth was rich and creamy. I loved the addition of the ginger and lemongrass, which gave the soup a really nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making th


Lemon Lemonade
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The papaya soup was absolutely delicious. The papaya was perfectly cooked and the broth was flavorful and aromatic. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a uniq


Ovie Alex
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of sweet and savory, and the papaya adds a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Indra Magar
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I'm not usually a fan of papaya, but this soup changed my mind! The papaya was perfectly balanced with the other ingredients, and the soup had a rich, creamy texture. I also appreciated the fact that the recipe was easy to follow and didn't require a


Chris Otieno
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This papaya soup was a delightful surprise! The combination of sweet papaya, savory chicken broth, and aromatic spices created a harmonious and comforting dish. I especially enjoyed the subtle hint of ginger, which added a refreshing touch to the sou