Tom Kha Tofu

Tom Kha Tofu

Creamy Thai coconut soup with silken tofu and exotic flavors

Yield SERVES 4-6
Prep Time
Cook Time
Total Time
Difficulty MEDIUM

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Prepare the broth base
    In a large pot, combine coconut milk and vegetable broth over medium heat. Add galangal, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer (do not boil) and cook for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
  2. Add the aromatics
    Add sliced Thai chilies and mushrooms to the broth. Simmer for 5 minutes until the mushrooms are tender but still maintain their texture.
  3. Incorporate the tofu
    Gently add the cubed silken tofu and red bell pepper to the soup. Cook for another 5 minutes, being careful not to stir too vigorously as silken tofu is delicate and can break apart easily.
  4. Season the soup
    Add lime juice, soy sauce, and palm sugar. Stir gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed - the soup should have a perfect balance of sour, salty, and slightly sweet flavors.
  5. Remove inedible aromatics
    Remove the galangal slices, lemongrass pieces, and kaffir lime leaves from the soup. These were used for flavor but are not meant to be eaten.
  6. Garnish and serve
    Turn off the heat and stir in half of the cilantro. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with remaining cilantro and green onions. Serve immediately while hot.

Nutritional Information

380
Calories
per serving
14
Protein
g per serving
18
Carbohydrates
g per serving
29
Total Fat
g per serving
22
Saturated Fat
g per serving
4
Fiber
g per serving
8
Sugar
g per serving
850
Sodium
mg per serving
45
Vitamin C
% of daily value
15
Iron
% of daily value

Tom Kha Tofu is Also Known As

Tom Kha Taohu, Thai Coconut Soup with Tofu, ต้มข่าเต้าหู้ or Vegetarian Tom Kha