Tofu and Noodle Coconut-Curry Soup recipe

4 servings

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup water

2 carrots, chopped

1/2 zucchini, chopped

1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander

1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin

2 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric

2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

1 tablespoon curry powder

1 (16 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and cubed

1 quart vegetable broth

1/2 (16 ounce) package uncooked whole wheat spaghetti

1 (5 ounce) can nonfat evaporated milk

2 tablespoons coconut extract

salt and pepper to taste

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion and garlic until tender.

Stir in water, carrots, and zucchini.

Season with coriander, cumin, turmeric, ginger, and curry powder.

Mix in tofu, and continue cooking 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender and tofu is heated through.

Bring the broth to boil in a large pot, and cook the noodles about 3 minutes.

Stir tofu and vegetables into the pot.

Mix in evaporated milk and coconut extract.

Season with salt and pepper.

Continue cooking until noodles are soft.