Bún Riêu Chay (Vegetarian Tomato Noodle Soup)

Ingredients

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• 8 oz (225 g) rice vermicelli
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 4 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 14 oz (400 g) firm tofu, cubed
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 tbsp neutral oil
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Let’s make it

1. Cook the noodles according to the package directions, then rinse and drain.
2. Cook the shallot in oil over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Add broth, tofu, salt, sugar, and soy sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Divide noodles into bowls, ladle over the soup, and finish with scallions and cilantro.