Thai-inspired · clear soup

Thai Clear Tofu and Vegetable Soup

Name: Thai Clear Tofu and Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai-inspired
Ingredients: 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 tbsp grated ginger; 2 cloves garlic, sliced; 2 carrots, thinly sliced; 14 oz firm tofu, cut into cubes; 3 cups baby bok choy, chopped; 2 tbsp gluten-free tamari; 1 cup cilantro leaves

Tofu cubes, carrots, greens, and cilantro float in a gentle ginger-garlic broth for a light one-pot dinner.

By Dinner Ideas Kitchen · Updated July 15, 2026

Total time25 min

Hands-on15 min

Cleanuplow

Serves4

easyFamily-friendlyvegetarianvegangluten-free

Photo selected to represent the finished dish. Image credits.

Cook

Make dinner

01
Bring broth, ginger, and garlic to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes.
02
Add carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
03
Add tofu, bok choy, and tamari and simmer gently for 5 minutes more.
04
Taste, adjust seasoning, and finish with cilantro.

Make it work

Useful swaps

Use spinach instead of bok choy.
Add cooked rice noodles for a heartier bowl.

Why this is a good weeknight call

Only 15 minutes are hands-on. It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.

Make dinner

Useful swaps

Why this is a good weeknight call

More dinners in the same lane

Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas

Curried Cauliflower and Chickpea Stew

Hakka Lei Cha Rice with Tofu and Greens