Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons unbleached white flour
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 vegetable bouillon cubes (I use Broth Powder Mix)
  • 3 medium potatoes, scrubbed and diced
  • 3 cups corn kernels (thawed frozen or cooked fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon sodium-free seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 ounces baked tofu, finely diced
  • 2 cups rice milk, as needed
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Heat oil in soup pot.
  • Add onion and celery and saute over medium heat until golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle flour over onion and celery a little at a time and stir.
  • Slowly stir in water, then add bullion, potatoes, corn, seasoning and cumin.
  • Bring to rapid simmer, then lower the heat.
  • Cover and simmer gently until potatoes are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • With wooden spoon, mash a small amount of the potatoes to thicken the base.
  • Stir in tofu, and add rice milk as needed to make soup thick but not overly dense.
  • Return to gentle simmer, then season with salt and pepper.