Heart Tofu & Bean Soup

A nourishing blend of tender tofu and hearty beans, perfect for a wholesome meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 clove of garlic 
• ¼ tsp of crushed red pepper flakes 
• ½ cup of frozen lima beans 
• ¾ cup of vegetable broth 
• ¼ tsp of thyme 
• ¼ cup of lowfat or nonfat milk 
• 2 ounces of firm tofu 
• ½ tsp of olive oil ¼ tsp of paprika 
• ½ tbsp of fresh parsley 
• ¼ onion, small 

Directions: 
Chop onion and mince garlic. Drain and dice tofu into small pieces. Heat oil in a medium nonstick saucepan over medium heat and cook onion and garlic with crushed red pepper, covered, until onions are tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add frozen beans and broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, add thyme and simmer, covered for 5-6 minutes, until beans are tender. Cool slightly and process soup in a blender or food processor or with an immersion blender until smooth. Return to the saucepan, stir in tofu and milk and heat through over low heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve sprinkled lightly with paprika and fresh parsley.

Enjoy!