Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
2 cups broccoli, in small florets
2 cups small shiitake mushroom caps, thickly sliced
1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
1 cup water
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce ( gluten-free if need be)
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups cooked rice ( or less)
4 lime wedges
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
Directions:
In large saucepan, combine broth, broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and crushed red pepper. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
Add tofu and rice to boiling soup; cover and cook 2 minutes, or until tofu and rice are heated through and vegetables are crisp-tender.
Serve soup with lime wedges and cilantro leaves.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 35 min.