Shrimp, Luffa, and Tofu Soup

This delicate soup combines shrimp, luffa, and tofu for a light yet satisfying dish that’s packed with nutrients.

Ingredients:

2 luffa gourds, peeled and sliced

1 block of soft or silken tofu, diced

8 oz shrimp, cleaned and deveined

1 tbsp cooking oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups broth (chicken, seafood, or vegetable)

1 tbsp soy sauce or fish sauce (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh herbs (green onion, cilantro)

Prep Ingredients:

Peel and cut the luffa into thin slices. Dice tofu and clean the shrimp.

Cook Garlic & Luffa:

Heat oil in a pot, sauté garlic until aromatic. Add the luffa and stir until slightly softened.

Simmer Soup:

Add broth to the pot, bring it to a boil, then gently add tofu cubes. Let simmer for 5 minutes.

Add Shrimp & Season:

Stir in the shrimp, cooking until pink. Season with fish sauce, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.

Garnish & Serve:

Top with chopped green onions and cilantro. Serve immediately.

This delicate soup combines shrimp, luffa, and tofu for a light yet satisfying dish that’s packed with nutrients.

Ingredients:

2 luffa gourds, peeled and sliced

1 block of soft or silken tofu, diced

8 oz shrimp, cleaned and deveined

1 tbsp cooking oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups broth (chicken, seafood, or vegetable)

1 tbsp soy sauce or fish sauce (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh herbs (green onion, cilantro)

Prep Ingredients:

Peel and cut the luffa into thin slices. Dice tofu and clean the shrimp.

Cook Garlic & Luffa:

Heat oil in a pot, sauté garlic until aromatic. Add the luffa and stir until slightly softened.

Simmer Soup:

Add broth to the pot, bring it to a boil, then gently add tofu cubes. Let simmer for 5 minutes.

Add Shrimp & Season:

Stir in the shrimp, cooking until pink. Season with fish sauce, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.

Garnish & Serve:

Top with chopped green onions and cilantro. Serve immediately.