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Tomato & Rice Soup with Crispy "Cheese" Curds
2 or 4 Serving Dinner

Tomato & Rice Soup

with Crispy "Cheese" Curds

This super simple, cozy tomato and rice soup is high in protein and fiber. Nutritional yeast, a deactivated yeast that’s a great source of B vitamins, imparts a nutty, cheesy flavor. We toss cubes of tofu in nutritional yeast and oregano, then crisp them in a skillet to mimic fried cheese curds.

Tags: Gluten-Free High-Protein Less Prep Nut-Free
Cook Time
2 Servings  |  35 min 4 Servings  |  45 min

Nutrition (per serving)

CALORIES
680
FAT
22g
CARBOHYDRATES
92g
PROTEIN
34g

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INGREDIENTS

  1. 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced
  2. 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced (divided)
  3. 1 tbsp tomato powder
  4. 13.76 oz crushed tomatoes
  5. 1/2 cup white basmati rice
  6. 1/4 cup cornstarch
  7. 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  8. 1 tsp dried oregano
  9. 10 oz organic extra firm tofu, patted dry and torn into bite-size pieces
  10. 0.5 oz parsley, leaves and tender stems chopped
  11. 2 tbsp vegan parmesan
  12. 5 tsp olive oil
  13. Salt
  14. Pepper
Allergens: soy
Tools: Large pot with lid, Large nonstick skillet
Cook Time
2 Servings  |  35 min 4 Servings  |  45 min

Nutrition (per serving)

CALORIES
680
FAT
22g
CARBOHYDRATES
92g
PROTEIN
34g

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INSTRUCTIONS

1
Cook the soup

Heat 2 tsp olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened and starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add just half the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomato powder, crushed tomatoes, 3 cups water, rice, ½ tsp salt, and a pinch of pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Uncover and continue to simmer until rice is tender and soup has thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.

2
Crisp the "cheese" curds

Whisk together cornstarch, nutritional yeast, just 1 tsp oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper in medium bowl. Add tofu and toss to coat. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu and cook until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

3
Make the parsley-parmesan crumble and serve

Combine parsley, parmesan, and remaining garlic in small bowl. Divide tomato soup with rice between bowls. Top with crispy "cheese" curds and sprinkle with parsley-parmesan crumble. Soup's on!

4
CULINARY NOTES:

For 4-serving meal, double all ingredients. You may need to cook in batches, in larger cooking vessels, or for longer cook times. Follow visual cues in 2-serving recipe. You can also cook tofu in air-fryer at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes.

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