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Recipe submitted by Allychristine, 04/25/08

Thai-Inspired Veggie and Rice Soup

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

    1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil (I use olive or safflower)
    1 medium zucchini, chopped
    1 small-medium onion, chopped
    1 green bell pepper, chopped
    5+ button mushrooms, sliced
    greens, washed and chopped (I used most of a large bunch of mustard greens)
    16-28 oz crushed tomatoes (I use Muir Glen + basil)
    1/2-1 quart vegetable broth + 1-2 cups water
    1/2-1 cup brown rice
    1-2 teaspoons dried basil, sprinkle of turmeric, salt and pepper
    1-2 tablespoons Thai green curry paste
    1/4-1 block extra firm tofu (I freeze mine-moisture squeezed out, chopped into cubes)
    2 tablespoons peanut butter
    1/2-1 can coconut milk, 1 lime

Directions:

I don't measure when I cook, and this recipe is very versatile, so adjust it to your liking!

Heat vegetable oil in large soup pot over medium-high. Add onion and zucchini, and let cook until they start to "sweat." Add bell pepper and mushrooms, and cook until all vegetables begin to get tender (5 minutes or so).  Add greens and let cook down until they begin to wilt.

Add canned tomatoes, broth and water, and rice. Here is where you can make a choice: if you want a thinner soup, add more liquid, and less rice, but if you want a thicker "stoup" type dish, add less liquid, and more rice, or anything in between (I added 1/2 qt broth, 1 1/2 cups water, and one cup rice, and it was soupier right after the rice was cooked, but as it set it became very thick-great either way).

Add the spices to taste, and the curry paste.  Turn heat to low, and let simmer until rice is tender (45 minutes-1 hour). At the end of this time, you can fry your tofu in a little oil until it is golden and crisp on both sides. Once the rice is done, add the coconut milk, lime, peanut butter, and tofu. Taste, and adjust the seasonings (spices, peanut butter, curry paste, etc.). You can also add more liquid at this time, or let it set and it will get thicker. I loved it both ways!

Serves: Lots!

Preparation time: 1-2 hours
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« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2008, 12:53:35 AM »
this is the only time my husband has asked me during dinner whether there would be enough leftovers for his lunch at work. so thanks for that! excellent recipe..  i used yellow curry paste cause that's what i had on hand, and i made it like a 'stoup'!!
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« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2008, 10:59:58 AM »
Quote from: thirteenblackbirds on April 28, 2008, 12:53:35 AM
this is the only time my husband has asked me during dinner whether there would be enough leftovers for his lunch at work. so thanks for that! excellent recipe..  i used yellow curry paste cause that's what i had on hand, and i made it like a 'stoup'!!

Yay! That sounds like a great compliment, to both of us!  Smiley
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« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2008, 07:49:40 AM »
OMG, this stuff is SO good I just kept eating and eating and eating!!  It's definitely going to be a frequently made dish in my home.  The only real change I made was to use fresh Thai basil instead of dried basil.  If you've used Thai basil before you know it has a very different, and somewhat strong, taste so if anyone decides to go that route start out with small amounts until you reach the desired flavor or you could overpower your dish.  I also added a 4-inch piece of lemon grass while it was simmering.  Delicious!!!
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« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2008, 10:56:33 PM »
so we had some of the leftovers for dinner tonight, and this time my husband said that he thinks this is probably the best dinner i have ever made! (and i cook a lot).that's a pretty big compliment for leftovers! this recipe has been promoted to the ultimate hubby-pleasing dish of my house!
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« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2008, 09:59:34 AM »
This soup is Superb!  It has many dimensions of flavor from the green curry, coconut, lime and peanut butter along with the textures of all the vegtables, just a really nice dish.  Im embarrased to admit I ate 4 bowls!  I followed the recipe exactly with the exception of the yellow squash which I did not have, so I added and extra zuchinni.  WELL DONE! I also used one half cup of rice and a half quart of veg broth plus one cup of water.  Turned out very soup like.  I also used Lite coconut milk, the whole can.  So yummy. Cheesy
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« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2008, 11:10:39 PM »
This soup was my first attempt at making Thai (or Thai-inspired!) food.  I just went the the farmer's market today, so I was armed with all of the ingredients.  I made mine more like a "stoup", and I absolutely loved it!  All of the flavors seemed to go together so well.  I may add a little extra PB to my leftovers because I like a strong peanut taste.  Could not get omni hubby to try it though...oh well, more for me!!
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« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2008, 11:30:24 PM »
Ok, so I know I already posted about this recipe but it's so awesome that I needed to say it again!  I have pics this time and I'll post them as soon as I get them on the computer.  I added a little curry powder this time but I didn't change much else.  I love taking this for lunch, it makes everyone in the office drool!   Grin
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« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2008, 01:46:59 PM »
Quote from: icephrosty on May 25, 2008, 11:30:24 PM
Ok, so I know I already posted about this recipe but it's so awesome that I needed to say it again!  I have pics this time and I'll post them as soon as I get them on the computer.  I added a little curry powder this time but I didn't change much else.  I love taking this for lunch, it makes everyone in the office drool!   Grin

Thanks so much! I'm glad you're loving it..it was one of those throw things in the pot soups! I'm glad you took a pic.  Thumbs Up
It did indeed make me very happy to read your review.  Grin
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« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2008, 06:20:28 PM »
Quote from: icephrosty on May 25, 2008, 11:30:24 PM
Ok, so I know I already posted about this recipe but it's so awesome that I needed to say it again!  I have pics this time and I'll post them as soon as I get them on the computer.  I added a little curry powder this time but I didn't change much else.  I love taking this for lunch, it makes everyone in the office drool!   Grin

I agree! it is impossible to rave enough about this recipe; i am making it again tonight and i am sooo excited!!!  Smitten 
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« Reply #10 on: May 30, 2008, 01:14:11 PM »
I had a dream about this soup ( Huh ) so I considered it a message from the higher powers that I must attempt to make this in my kitchen. And so I did. I did not have zucchini,bell pepper or tomatoes,  mushrooms, so I used carrots, red potatoes and broccoli and it worked beautifully.
I think the tomatoes are key

What can I say, this recipe is glorious!
I love it, I want to take a picture of it and frame it on my wall.
I want to send bowls of it to my loved ones.
Allychristine, this is the second recipe of yours I have made and I think that you are talented with putting together sauces.
Props to you for a recipe that infiltrates my dreams with its spicy temptation.  Cheesy
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« Reply #11 on: May 30, 2008, 07:47:52 PM »
animal, I want to thank you for the wonderful, sweet review! It REALLY made my day, and I felt like I was glowing after I read it. Thanks so much; I'm so very glad that you love it!

I also thought it was so cute how you went back and changed your review.  Wink

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I have a couple other new recipes that have yet to go through...so be on the look out.  Smiley
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« Reply #12 on: June 22, 2008, 09:20:40 PM »
Just made this for dinner and it was delicous!! Both my daughter and I loved it... Thanks for sucha great recipe Smiley
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« Reply #13 on: June 23, 2008, 12:07:22 PM »
Quote from: Chrystyne on June 22, 2008, 09:20:40 PM
Just made this for dinner and it was delicous!! Both my daughter and I loved it... Thanks for sucha great recipe Smiley

Thank you!  Smiley
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« Reply #14 on: July 27, 2008, 06:35:36 PM »
I love this soup!!!!  It is so hard to find a soup that isn't same ole same ole.  This is a keeper for sure.  Can't wait to share it with friends. Thumbs Up
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