Instant Tofu Soup

[GordonM]

Hi y'all! I thought I would post up a little gem I found at the grocery store, on my way home from a Dr. appointment earlier today. I have always enjoyed reading the lighthearted banter between Toddy and British Red over tofu. Now please understand, I am not brushed up on the protocol / practices of vegetarianism or its varieties. I, in no way, intend to offend anyone with this post. With that out of the way, I'll proceed. I got home about 13:00 and it has been raining all day so I had to do my little taste trial on the front porch. Toddy's recipes always sound very good to me so I thought I would venture into unknown territory. I know, instant soup is a far cry from home made.

Here is a Picture of the liquid sunshine from my back deck.

Here is the instant tofu miso soup that I found in the Asian foods section at the store. This pouch was $1.00 so I thought what the heck. I have no idea what the Japanese writing reads; maybe Myagi (Liam) can interpret for me.

Here is my kit that represents some items I may have in my pack when out and about. USGI canteen, canteen cup, Esbit cooker and Esbit tab.

The Esbit tab just lit.

My canteen cup with 3/4 cup of water (per soup instructions) on to boil.

There are three individual serving packets in the large pouch. Very similar to "cup o soup".

The main ingredients are miso, seaweed and tofu; not sure if it meets requirements for a vegetarian soup. I was not sure what to expect in taste as all the little bits were dehydrated. I was expecting something like bland cardboard.

However, I was pleasantly surprised with the taste and texture. The soup was not your usual "salty" instant soup. It is hard to describe the flavor. It had a light hint of seaweed and something like a Knorr vegetable boullion flavor. I must say that I like the taste and will keep it on hand for future outings. For me, it was worth the venture into the unknown. Little bits of tofu and seaweed in the Sea to Summit spoon.

Thanks for lookin'.

Gordy

 

[Miyagi]

I like Tofu and I like Miso, never tried Tofu soup though.

Kikkoman are one of the better brands by the way, their shoyu (soy sauce) is fab.


Liam

 

[bushwacker bob]

Miso and cabbage soup was one of the Japanese staples after the war. Some of the medical staff maintained it prevented them suffering from radiation poisoning. I suspect its having a resurgence in Japan at the moment.

 

[Miyagi]

Eating miso and cabbage soup, they're going to suffer terribly from wind that's for sure.

Liam

 

[twisted firestarter]

The soup was not your usual "salty" instant soup. It is hard to describe the flavor. It had a light hint of seaweed and something like a Knorr vegetable boullion flavor.

Gordon, miso has the seldom heard of 'fifth taste' which is called umami, which explains the difficulty in describing it.

I suspect its having a resurgence in Japan at the moment.

Sadly a lot of traditional companies that made miso were destroyed by the tsunami

 

[Toddy]

'tis good food Simple, nutritious, tasty, low in fat and protein rich.

Must look out for that one here

Thanks Gordon

cheers,
M

 

[santaman2000]

Thank Gordon. The photos make me wish my computer had "Smell-O_Vision."

 

[British Red]

<shudder>

I'll stick to Ainsley Harrits "hot and sour" soup! for instant!

I've eaten tofu - and quorn. I can can get as nice a taste eating meat though. At least the meat isn't generally GM

 

[rik_uk3]

<shudder>

I'll stick to Ainsley Harrits "hot and sour" soup! for instant!

I've eaten tofu - and quorn. I can can get as nice a taste eating meat though. At least the meat isn't generally GM

This bloke Red

Tofu soup, I've emptied better looking stuff from a chest drain !

 

[British Red]

Awesome

someone invented a nice soup and stuck his name on it though!

 

[GordonM]

This bloke Red

Looks like the dude, Mr. Big, from the movie "Live and Let Die"!

Gordy

 

[telbert]

My local HooHing do lots of stuff like this,Tofu soup, Noodle soup, spicy noodles &veg. All dehydrated and ready in a couple of minutes. Haute cuisine it aint,but when you want a massive hot savoury hit theres nothing to beat it.

 

[Toddy]

Often these are ideal when out and about as a base for adding in the foraging
Mushrooms, quick stir fried roots and the like, are excellent with them

Or if folks are really into the dead beasties food, then roasted woodlice, fried earthworms or shellfish can be the addition of choice for a quick, hot meal.

I'll stick to the tofu

M

 

[Dave Budd]

I really need to read thread titles properly before opening. I thought the thread was entitled "Instant TENGU soup"

 

[rik_uk3]

Often these are ideal when out and about as a base for adding in the foraging
Mushrooms, quick stir fried roots and the like, are excellent with them

Or if folks are really into the dead beasties food, then roasted woodlice, fried earthworms or shellfish can be the addition of choice for a quick, hot meal.

I'll stick to the tofu

M

THAT man's brand of soup is made by Symingtons, the very company that provided dried soups for early Antarctic expeditions. You'll find Symington's soup in BM Toddy next to that other soup.

 

[Toddy]

Cheers Rik

I admit I have a problem with a lot of the quick and instant soups, because they're thickened using wheat flour.
Most of the Japanese ones though aren't, so, so long as they don't contain fish I find them tasty and useful.

Another goodie is the Tencal range. Tomato and onion varieties are fine for me and they do a chicken one I believe.

I've just looked at the photo of the sausages ............
tell me you didn't photoshop that one

M