This chive and tofu soup is a classic. It is delicious and flavorful thanks to the natural flavors of the chives, yet incredibly easy and quick to make.
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Canh cà bung • Vietnamese eggplant soup
A simple but flavorful and comforting soup from Northern Vietnam- traditionally made with eggplant, tomato, fried tofu, and pork (but can easily be veganized). What makes this soup really special is the tía tô – purple perilla leaves.
Súp bắp cua chay • Plant-based “crab” & corn soup
Súp bắp cua and súp măng cua are two versions of a soup that is very commonly served as an appetizer at Vietnamese parties and weddings. It is normally made with chicken stock, shredded crab meat, and corn (bắp) or white asparagus (măng tây) – […]
Canh khoai mỡ • Purple yam soup
The typical Vietnamese family meal consists of several communal dishes: one or two protein dishes (my family normally does 2: one lighter steamed or poached dish and one braised or sautéed dish with stronger flavors), a boiled or sautéed vegetable dish, and a bowl of […]
Canh hẹ đậu phụ nấm chay • Vegan chive & tofu soup with mushroom
A bowl of “canh” – soup (often vegetable-heavy) is a necessity for a traditional Vietnamese dinner. We eat bits of the soup in between other dishes at the table and particularly at the end when we pour the broth over the last bit of rice […]
Canh măng khô sườn & móng giò • Dried bamboo soup with ribs & trotters
Unique yet comforting soup with dried bamboo and pork ribs/trotters. A well-loved dish for Tết/Lunar New Year, especially in Northern Vietnam.
Miến gà • Chicken cellophane noodle soup
Miến gà is a light but flavorful noodle soup, made with clear chewy noodles and chicken broth, topped with shredded chicken and mushrooms.
Súp nui sườn • Ribs pasta soup
A light, simple, and healthy, yet flavorful and intensely comforting soup of ribs, pasta, and carrots in an umami pork rib broth.
Súp măng cua • Asparagus crab soup
Growing up, Mai always associated súp măng cua with weddings. You’ll often find a version of this soup on Vietnamese wedding banquet tables. It is not clear why, but Mai’s guess is that it is considered relatively fancy- with ocean crab and white asparagus- which […]