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Tofu and pawpaw soup Recipe type: Soups Notes: Free from wheat, gluten, dairy, lactose Depending on stock used can be yeast-free Ingredients and instructions: Ingredients 500g peeled pawpaw 2 tablespoons shallots 2 cloves finely chopped garlic 2 teaspooons olive oil 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 teaspoons finely de-seeded red chilli, finely chopped 1 stick crushed lemon grass 2 Kaffir lime leave (optional) Juice of 2 limes 2 teaspoons fresh chopped coriander 750ml vegetable stock 200g diced tofu 2 tablespoons coconut milk Preparation De-seed pawpaw and dice In a pan add olive and sesame oils and sauté the shallots, garlic, ginger and chilli Add lemongrass, lime leaves and lime juice and chopped coriander Simmer for 15 minutes Strain into another pan, add tofu and reheat for 5 minutes Remove from heat and stir in coconut milk Serve and garnish with fresh coriander leaves and strips of red capsicum

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