Episode 98: Tofu Corn Chowder

Original recipe from www.house-foods.com

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 block firm tofu, chopped into small cubes
  • 1/4 cup onions, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups soy milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup carrots
  • 1 cup potatoes, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup frozen corn

Special equipment:

  • Immersion blender

Directions:

  • Saute onions in a well-oiled pot
  • Add the garlic
  • When onions are tender
  • Add the vegetable broth
  • Add the soy milk
  • Turn heat to high
  • Add the salt
  • Add the carrots and potatoes
  • Add the bay leaves
  • Boil for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally
  • Reduce heat to simmer
  • Add the tofu
  • Add the corn
  • Simmer for 10 minutes then turn off heat
  • Lightly puree the chowder with an immersion blender, leaving a chunky consistency
  • Serve hot

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