Lemongrass Coconut Vegetable Soup with Tofu
Lemongrass Coconut Vegetable Soup with Tofu is fragrant and creamy, balancing bright citrusy lemongrass with rich coconut milk and warm curry. Tender yam, carrots, and red lentils create a hearty, gently sweet base, while golden tofu adds satisfying protein. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a comforting lunch when you’re craving a vibrant, plant-based bowl.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook33 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemongrass Coconut Vegetable Soup with Tofu, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the curry powder; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 2
Pour in the vegetable stock and coconut milk. Add the yam, carrots, celery, lentils, lemongrass, and sugar. Raise the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Lower the heat slightly; simmer until the vegetables soften, 10 to 15 minutes. Season the soup with salt.
- 3
Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu in a single layer; cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes per side. Stir the tofu into the soup.
- Calories 949.52 kcal High 47%
- Protein 12.4 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 236.03 g 86%
- Total Fat 19.73 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 3.2 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 579.24 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 10.37 g Good Source 37%
- Total Sugars 15.05 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 310.99 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 4.06 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 837.59 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 44.38 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 12.4 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.7 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lemongrass Coconut Vegetable Soup with Tofu is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 13 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Carrot, Celery, Coconut Milk, and Curry Powder. Each serving provides about 949.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemongrass Coconut Vegetable Soup with Tofu made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Celery, Coconut Milk, Curry Powder, Firm Tofu. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemongrass Coconut Vegetable Soup with Tofu?
- About 1 hr 13 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 33 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 949.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemongrass Coconut Vegetable Soup with Tofu easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Lemongrass Coconut Vegetable Soup with Tofu healthy?
- Lemongrass Coconut Vegetable Soup with Tofu has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 949.52 calories and 12.4 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 579.24 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.2 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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