Description
Million Dollar Soup is a creamy, flavorful vegetarian soup featuring smoked tofu, white beans, and a blend of paprika and chili flakes. This comforting dish balances protein-rich ingredients with fresh spinach and tender potatoes, all simmered in a savory vegetable broth and finished with a smooth sour cream touch. Perfect as a hearty meal for 20 servings, it comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 (15 oz) cans white beans, drained
- 7 oz smoked tofu, cubed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup potatoes, sliced and peeled
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 6 oz sour cream
Seasonings and Others
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Smoked Tofu: Coat the cubed smoked tofu evenly with cornstarch. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the tofu cubes until they become golden and lightly crisp on all sides. Remove the tofu from the pot and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook it until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté briefly, about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
- Add Potatoes and Spices: Stir in the sliced potatoes along with paprika seasoning and chili flakes. Allow the spices to cook in the oil for 1-2 minutes to release their aromas and deepen the flavor.
- Simmer Soup Base: Pour in the vegetable broth and add the drained white beans. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer gently until the potatoes are tender and the broth has slightly thickened, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Add Tofu and Spinach: Return the sautéed tofu to the pot. Stir in the baby spinach and cook just until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Finish with Sour Cream: Reduce the heat to low and gently fold in the sour cream until the soup becomes creamy and smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired. Serve the soup hot.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute sour cream with a plant-based alternative.
- Adjust chili flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Use fresh vegetable broth or low-sodium broth to control sodium content.
- This soup freezes well for up to 2 months; reheat gently to avoid curdling the sour cream.
- Add more vegetable broth if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Keywords: Creamy soup, smoked tofu soup, white bean soup, vegetarian soup, paprika soup, spinach soup, healthy soup, easy soup recipe
