Easy Tofu Soup

Name: Easy Tofu Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Ingredients: 16 ounces firm tofu; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic (grated); 1½ inches ginger (grated); ½ red hot chili (thinly sliced); ¾ cup dried mushrooms (shiitake are best); 8 ounces mushrooms (chopped); 3 tablespoons soy sauce (reduced-sodium); 6 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup broccoli florets (substitute asparagus, cauliflower florets, diced bell pepper, sliced zucchini, etc.); ¾ cup frozen peas (substitute snow peas, edamame beans, spinach, kale, cabbage, etc.); 1 heaping tablespoon miso paste (optional); 4 servings noodles (optional); ½ teaspoon salt; 2 twists black pepper; 1 scallion (, cilantro, and sesame oil to garnish.)