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Thai-Coconut Soup

Spicy Peanutty Zucchini "Noodles"
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Ingredients

  • 1 (14-oz) pkg extra-firm tofu
  • 1 (13.5-oz) can coconut milk
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1½ Tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled and sliced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Place tofu on several layers of paper towels. Cover with additional paper towels, and press to remove excess liquid; let stand 15 minutes. Cut tofu into cubes.
  2. Combine coconut milk, broth, curry paste, soy sauce, ginger, and jalapeño pepper in a large Dutch oven. Bring to boil; reduce heat, simmer 10 minutes. Stir in tofu and lime juice; simmer 10 minutes. Remove ginger from soup. Stir in mushrooms and cilantro.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into ¼-inch-thick slices
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Stack 3 zucchini slices at a time, and cut lengthwise into thin strips to resemble strands of pasta. Repeat with remaining zucchini. Place zucchini and carrots in a large bowl lined with paper towels.
  2. Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, and crushed red pepper.
  3. Combine zucchini mixture, peanut butter mixture, and basil; toss to coat.

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