Tom yum with tempeh

This is a vegan take on the deliciously spicy and sour Thai tom yum soup.

Serves: 4

Time to make: 25 mins

Ingredients

2 stalks lemongrass, thick ends removed
1 tablespoon rice bran oil
250g pack tempeh, thinly sliced
1 onion, peeled, diced
4 cloves garlic, peeled, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled, finely grated (see tips)
4 kaffir lime leaves
3 cups reduced-salt vegetable stock (we used Massel)
1 red chilli, finely sliced
4 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped
¼ cup lime juice
4 medium courgettezucchiniXszucchini, summer squashX, spiralised fresh coriandercilantroX, torn, lime wedges and spring onion, sliced, to garnish

Instructions

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1 Using the heel of your hand and the flat of your knife, smash lemongrass stalks to release more flavour. In a large, heavy-based pot, heat oil over medium. Add tempeh and lemongrass and cook for 2-3 minutes, until browned. Remove tempeh and set aside. Add onion, garlic, ginger and kaffir leaves to the pot and cook for a further

2 minutes, stirring often. 2 Add stock, 3 cups water and chilli to the pan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.

3 Add tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes before adding lime juice. Stir while bringing back to a simmer.

4 Divide courgette noodles among 4 bowls, ladle soup over, top with tempeh slices and garnish with coriander, lime wedges and spring onion. Serve immediately.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Check tempeh and stock are gluten free.

HFG tip

If you can find it, try galangal instead of ginger. It has a spicy, citrus, almost pine flavour.

NOTE: If you have a nut allergy and are using packaged goods in recipes, please check the allergen warning on the packet regarding nuts.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 230 cal

Kilojoules 960 kJ

Protein 16 g

Total fat 11 g

Saturated fat 2 g

Carbohydrates 15 g

Sugar 8 g

Dietary fibre 6 g

Sodium 360 mg

Calcium 120 mg

Iron 3 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.