This recipe is excellent either if you are trying to lose weight or maintain your current weight. Tempeh is a fantastic and underrated ingredient that has many hidden values. Satisfying your hunger, reducing your cholesterol, increasing your bone density and enabling your muscles to recover more quickly. Now who can argue with that?
Recipe developed by Sharyn Singer
Saute the tempeh in 1 tsp olive oil until golden, then sprinkle with soy sauce. Heat through, remove and set to one side
In a saucepan, saute the celery, carrot, leek and lemongrass in the remaining olive oil and the sesame oil
Add the water and the bouillon, and simmer for 5 minutes
Add the remainder of the vegetables and mushrooms, except the bean sprouts and herbs
Continue to simmer for 10 minutes
Remove 2 tbsp of the stock to a cup and mix in the miso paste
Add the paste back into the soup along with the bean sprouts, herbs and tempeh, mix through thoroughly and serve immediately
By The Healthy Employee
