Asian Inspired Tofu Soup

I wanted something light yet wholesome for dinner and I didn't want to go grocery shopping.  So I started digging through the refrigerator and I came across a block of tofu and assorted vegetables that would make a decent soup.  I also had all the fixings for a flavorful broth.  The random assortment turned into Touch of Asian Tofu Soup!  It's really easy to make and you'll have a tasty dinner in about 30 minutes.  Serves 5.  Hope you enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chopped cabbage
  
• 1 grated carrot
  
• 1 block of tofu, diced
  
• 1 stalk of celery, sliced
  
• 3 tbsps fresh chopped cilantro
  
• 3 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
  
• Olive oil
  
• 4 tbsps shoyu (soy sauce)
  
• 1 Rapunzel herb and salt bouillon cube
  
• 6 tbsps Chickenless Bouillon
  
• 6 cups water
  
• 1 tsp of sesame seeds

Chickenless Bouillon

1 1/2 C Nutritional yeast flakes
3 tbsp. onion powder
2 1/2 garlic powder
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp celery seed
2 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp dried parsley

Put all the ingredients, except parsley in a blender and make a fine powder. Stir in parsley.  Store in an airtight container.  Use about one tablespoon per cup of water.  Makes 32 portions.

Directions:

Take a seasoned iron skillet and pour enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan.  Turn the heat up to about medium-high and let the oil heat up, while you're waiting add half the ginger.

  Once the ginger looks slightly browned, add half the diced tofu.  Make the tofu in two batches, so it will evenly brown.  Once the tofu is done, set aside and move on the the soup.

Put the water to boil in a pot.  Add the 6 tbsps of Chickenless bouillon, the bouillon cube, shoyu (soy sauce).  Once the bouillon has dissolved, add the cabbage, celery, and carrots.  Turn heat down to medium.  Cook the vegetables for about 5 minutes then add the cilantro and tofu.  Let the soup simmer for about ten (10) minutes or until vegetables are tender.  Turn the heat off and add the tablespoon of sesame oil and the sesame seeds.  Serve immediately.