Collected Foods kitchen recipe.

Mushroom Soup with Tofu and Toasted Garlic: Bright table food—fresh textures, spice on top. Collected Foods Umami is the flavor driver.

Serves: 4

Why this spice: Umami powder plus toasted garlic turns simple mushroom-tofu soup into a brothy weeknight bowl.

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
• 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 lb mushrooms, torn
• 2 tsp Collected Foods Umami Mushroom Powder
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 8 oz firm tofu, cubes
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• Greens or scallions, to finish

Directions

1. Fry garlic in 2 Tbsp oil until golden; remove to a plate.
2. In same pot, brown mushrooms in remaining oil. Add umami powder and soy.
3. Pour in broth; simmer 10 minutes. Add tofu; warm through.
4. Serve topped with toasted garlic and greens.
5. Taste and adjust salt or spice before serving.

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