Vietnamese Style Vegetarian Curry Soup Recipe

Ingredients (Yields 8 servings)

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2-inch piece fresh ginger root, thinly sliced
• 1 stalk lemon grass, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 4 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and diagonally sliced
• 8 mushrooms, sliced
• 1 pound fried tofu, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons vegetarian fish sauce (Optional)
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 makrut lime leaves
• 8 small potatoes, quartered
• 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
• 2 cups fresh bean sprouts, for garnish
• 8 sprigs fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish

Directions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and shallots, sauting until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the garlic, ginger, lemon grass, and curry powder. Cook for another 5 minutes to release the aromatic flavors of the curry.
4. Add the green bell pepper, carrots, mushrooms, and tofu to the pot. Stir well to combine.
5. Pour in the vegetable broth and water. Season with the vegetarian fish sauce (if using), red pepper flakes, bay leaf, and makrut lime leaves. Bring to a boil.
6. Once boiling, add the quartered potatoes and coconut milk. Stir, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
7. Let the soup simmer for 40 to 60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
8. Serve the soup in bowls, garnished with fresh bean sprouts and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 479
• Total Fat: 27g (34% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 12g (58% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 271mg (12% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 51g (19% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 9g (32% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 8g
• Protein: 16g (33% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 40mg (44% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 276mg (21% Daily Value)
• Iron: 7mg (38% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 1096mg (23% Daily Value)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.