Tofu, Tomato, and Spinach Soup

Ingredients, directions and serving information for Tofu, Tomato, and Spinach Soup.

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup onion
• 1 garlic clove
• 6 cups water
• 1 package tofu, silken, firm or extra firm
• 2 tomatoes
• green onions, chopped
• 4 cups spinach leaves, fresh
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce, reduced sodium
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• cilantro leaves

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Heat a 3 quart saucepan over medium heat; add oil and chopped onion. Cook onion until softened, but not brown. Stir in garlic and cook just until fragrant.
3. Add chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Add tomatoes and tofu. Lower heat and simmer until tomatoes are soft but not mushy (this takes just a couple of minutes).
4. Stir in green onions (optional), spinach, ground pepper and cilantro. Cook just until spinach is wilted.
5. Remove from heat. Taste for seasoning. Serve hot.