Tofu & Bok Choy Noodle Soup Family Meal (vegan & gluten-free for about $7!)
Since I prefer to see online recipes BEFORE wondering about the backstory of the person writing them, or signing up for their newsletter, here is an easy recipe, no frills! However, if you want to read more about this recipe and get my Trader Joe’s shopping list for a 6-day vegan, gluten-free dinner menu for about $7 a meal, see my post, “Six $7 Family Meals from Trader Joe’s (vegan & gluten free!).” This recipe comes in at just over $7 and is good for 2 adults & 2 kids, or maybe 3 adults. The tofu is surprisingly filling while keeping a comforting warmth at the forefront. It is a sort of fusion between ramen & chicken noodle soup that is super easy to make.
Tofu & Bok Choy Noodle Soup
- 1 carton Miso Ginger Broth
- 6 oz. Organic Brown Rice & Quinoa Fusilli
- 1 block Organic Tofu (medium), cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 package Baby Shanghai Bok Choy
- 1/2 package Green Onions, sliced thinly
- 1/2 package Shredded Carrots
Directions: In a large pot, pour the entire carton of Miso Ginger Broth. Heat on high until it begins to boil, then add the Fusilli. Boil the noodles in the broth for about 5 minutes, then add the cut tofu. Cook for another 3 minutes, then turn off the heat. Roughly chop the green parts of the bok choy, then drop them into the still-warm soup with half of the sliced green onions. Let sit for 2–3 minutes in the pot, then use a ladle to pour the soup into 4 bowls. Top each bowl with the desired amount of shredded carrots and additional green onions, if you wish. Serve hot.
This recipe is so easy that even the directions don’t take long to write out. Also, the recipe is versatile enough that you can add your own twists as interests and budget allow! This is written to be very budget-friendly, but do it your own way. Some suggestions might be: adding extra ginger to the broth, or some soy sauce if you prefer a richer broth. You can try adding a fresh jalapeno, or some Trader Joe’s Ready Veggies for a little more oomph. Exchange the noodles for rice… or even ramen! If you’re a meat-eater, try adding shrimp or thinly-sliced chicken breast.
