Fiery Tofu and Coconut Curry Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/4 cup red curry paste
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 2 (13.5-ounce) cans light coconut milk
• 2 1/2 cups organic vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced peeled fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
• 2 cups thinly sliced carrot (about 4)
• 1 1/2 cups (1-inch) pieces green beans (8 ounces)
• 1 (14-ounce) package water-packed soft tofu, drained and cut into (1-inch) cubes
• 3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Preparation

1. 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic to pan; sauté 30 seconds or until lightly browned. Add curry paste; sauté 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add brown sugar; cook 1 minute. Stir in coconut milk, broth, juice, ginger, and soy sauce. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour. Add carrot; cook for 6 minutes. Add beans, and cook 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add tofu to pan, and cook 2 minutes. Garnish with cilantro leaves.