Jul's Vegetable Tofu Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 5 cups vegetable broth
• 3 carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 1 cup cubed tofu
• 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the ginger, cumin, coriander, and red pepper flakes, if using, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3. Add the broth, carrots, bell pepper, and peas and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Add the tofu and parsley and cook for 5 minutes more.
5. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

Interesting Facts

• This soup is a great way to use up any leftover vegetables you have in your fridge.
• Tofu is a great source of plant-based protein and provides a variety of essential vitamins and minerals.
• This soup can be easily customized to suit your taste by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the spices.