Vegan Noodle Soup

Ingredients:

• 120g rice noodles (or any other type of vegan noodles)
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup firm tofu (cubed)
• 1 carrot (sliced)
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1-inch piece of ginger (minced)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tsp sriracha or hot sauce (to taste)
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish
• Salt and black pepper (to taste)

Procedure:

• Heat a non-stick pot over medium heat. Add a drizzle of oil. Pan-fry the tofu cubes until they're golden and slightly crispy on the edges. Remove from the pot and set aside.
• In the same pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
• Add chopped onion, sliced carrots, and sliced mushrooms to the pot. Sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
• Pour in the vegetable broth and bring it to a simmer. Continue to cook until the vegetables are tender.
• Stir in soy sauce, miso paste, and sriracha (or hot sauce) to the broth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
• Gently add the pan-fried tofu cubes and cooked rice noodles to the pot. Let them heat through in the broth and absorb all the flavour.
• Just before serving, add the baby spinach to the soup. It will wilt quickly in the hot broth.
• Squeeze in the lime juice to add a zesty and refreshing flavor to the soup.
• Ladle the Vegan Noodle Soup into serving bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
• Delight in the warmth and goodness of this comforting Vegan Noodle Soup. The tender vegetables, flavorful tofu, and aromatic broth come together for a satisfying and nourishing meal.
• Feel free to customize this soup by adding other vegetables or protein sources of your choice. It's a versatile recipe that can be adapted to your preferences and whatever ingredients you have on hand.
• Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.