Clear Soup With Sweet Potatoes Silken Tofu And Mustard Greens Recipes

FLU FIGHTING MUSTARD GREEN AND SWEET POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Wash the mustard greens very thoroughly in several changes of water.When you think they are clean,wash them again!
• Cut the greens into 1'' peices.Peel and cut the sweet potato into large chunks.
• Bring all ingredients to a boil,reduce the heat to low and simmer,covered ,for 3 hours.
• Serve hot.

CLEAR SOUP WITH SWEET POTATOES, SILKEN TOFU, AND MUSTARD GREENS

Steps:

• heat vegetable oil and half of sesame oil in soup pot. when hot, add garlic, ginger, chile, and cilantro. stir-fry for 2 minutes. add broth, five-spice powder, and salt. bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. strain and return to the pan, or simply lift out the chopped flavorings with a small skimmer. press out as much liquid as you can, then discard.
• add sweet potatoes to the pot and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until tender when pierced with a knife.
• add greens and tofu. cook gently, uncovered, until the greens are bright and tofu is hot, about 5 minutes. add scallions. taste for salt and add remaining sesame oil. add soy sauce to taste, if dish seems to need a little extra punch.

SPINACH, MUSTARD GREEN AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until tender and golden, about 8 minutes. Add potatoes; sauté 3 minutes. Add 8 cups water and crushed red pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in another heavy large pot over medium heat. Add garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add mustard greens and all but 1 cup spinach leaves; sauté until wilted, about 3 minutes.
• Add sautéed greens to potato mixture. Working in batches, purée soup in blender until smooth. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool. Cover and refrigerate.) Return soup to pot. Bring to simmer, thinning with more water, if desired. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cut remaining 1 cup spinach leaves into 1/3-inch-wide slices. Ladle soup into bowls. Add dollop of sour cream to each bowl. Garnish soup with sliced spinach leaves and serve.