'Nduja (but Tofu!) Soup

Name: 'Nduja (but Tofu!) Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Italian, American
Ingredients: 2 medium leeks (green tops removed); 2 medium carrots; 5 garlic cloves (grated); Extra-virgin olive oil; Diamond Crystal kosher salt; 6 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds; 2 tablespoons Chopped Calabrian Peppers (I like the Divina brand); 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke (optional, but really delicious); Freshly ground black pepper; 1 (16-ounce) pack of extra firm tofu; 6 cups of vegetable broth or water; 3 ounces fresh parmesan cheese (optional, for grating)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

This high-protein, plant-based soup is modeled after 'nduja, but don't worry, you won't find any pork here. What you WILL find is a comforting, slightly spicy soup that is packed with umami flavor and bursting with notes of tomato. The flavors build as the soup simmers, so don't skip that step, and the bold notes of the soup will prove why.

Updated at: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:34:40 GMT