Vegetable Tahu Soup Recipe (Sup Tahu Campur Sayuran)
Ingredients:
- 1 carrot, peeled and sliced
- 1 potato, peeled and diced
- 1 block of tofu, cubed
- 2 leaves of Chinese cabbage (sawi putih), chopped
- 1/2 Japanese cucumber, sliced
- 4 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- 3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
- 1 kaffir lime leaf
- A small pinch of star anise, cloves, etc. (optional)
- Vegetable oil for sautéing
- Water, as needed
Instructions:
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Prepare the Ingredients:
- Slice the carrot, dice the potato, and cut the tofu into cubes. Chop the Chinese cabbage and slice the Japanese cucumber.
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Sauté Aromatics:
- In a large pot, heat a small amount of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped shallots and minced garlic, and sauté until they become fragrant and translucent. If using, add the grated ginger and kaffir lime leaf. Stir until the ginger is well combined and aromatic.
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Cook Vegetables:
- Add the carrot and Japanese cucumber slices to the pot. Sauté them until they start to soften and become tender.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Add the diced potato and tofu cubes to the pot. Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients. Stir in the sweet soy sauce and granulated sugar. Mix well.
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Simmer:
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until the vegetables are fully cooked and tender.
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Season and Serve:
- Taste the soup and add salt as needed. If desired, adjust the seasoning by adding a pinch of optional spices like star anise or cloves. Once the soup is hot and flavorful, remove it from heat.
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Enjoy:
- Serve the vegetable tahu soup warm, perfect for a comforting meal.
This savory and nourishing soup combines the richness of tofu with the fresh crunch of vegetables, all brought together in a lightly seasoned broth. Enjoy a bowl of this delicious soup any time you need a cozy meal!
