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Sauerkraut Soup with Smoked Tofu


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5 from 2 reviews

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 large onion, about 1 cup diced
  • 1 carrot, about 1 cup diced
  • 1 potato, about 1 cup diced
  • 23 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2/3 cup of red lentils
  • 45 cups of vegetable broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup of sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup of diced smoked tofu
  • salt, pepper

 

To serve:

  • vegan sour cream or soy yogurt
  • bread


Instructions

1. Start by sautéing chopped onion and carrot in a pot with a few tablespoons of water (or vegetable oil, if you prefer). After 5-10 minutes when onions are soft, add diced potato, garlic, lentils, broth and bay leaves.

2.Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, then simmer for about 15 minutes or until veggies are tender.

3.Meanwhile heat up a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced tofu, then fry on each side for a few minutes, until nice and crusty.

4.Chop sauerkraut roughly, then add to the soup with apple cider vinegar, and cook 1-2 minutes, until everything is heated together. Remove bay leaves, and season with salt and pepper.

5.Serve each portion topped with sour cream and smoked tofu. Enjoy!

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins