Lazy Minestrone Soup with Tofu

Following a healthy diet can sometimes be a challenge, but with products like House Foods Premium Tofu now widely available, it’s getting that little bit easier. Tofu can be combined with virtually anything – vegetables, fruit, nuts, meat, and sauces – and its mild taste will be transformed by the other ingredients, blending it into the overall fl avour of the dish. House Foods Premium Tofu is made with only non-genetically engineered soybeans and is a great source of healthy energy. Tofu’s high-quality, nutrient-dense compounds are also benefi cial to those seeking a nutritious diet. So it’s not just a vegetarian or vegan food – it’s great for anyone wanting to be healthy, since it contains calcium, iron, and vitamin E as well as protein. Once you’ve got the hang of it, you’ll love its versatility – start off with our easy recipe below.

Tofu can easily be substituted for meat, so try making your favourite meat-based sauce with House Foods Premium Tofu Firm or Extra Firm instead, broken into chunks, for a meat-free, high protein evening meal. Tofu is much more than just an alternative to meat, however. Experiment to reveal its potential!

INGREDIENTS

Serves 4

• 1 packet House Foods Premium Tofu Firm or Medium Firm
• 2 tbsp minced raw garlic
• 2 (400-540g) cans healthy minestrone soup

METHOD

1. Remove the tofu from the packaging, and wrap it in paper towels to remove excess
   water. Cut into 1cm cubes.
2. Microwave the tofu and garlic for 3 minutes on high in a large covered bowl.
3. Pour both cans of soup into the same bowl. Cover and microwave for 4 minutes or until heated thoroughly. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

House Foods Premium Tofu is available in five levels of firmness – extra soft, soft, medium firm, firm and extra firm – with each type made from non-genetically engineered soybeans only. Each firmness is best suited to a different kind of dish – firm and extra firm are great meat substitutes, whilst soft tofu is ideal for dips, sauces and desserts.

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