Welcome to Foodie Friday! I’m linking up with Annmarie from the Fit Foodie Mama, Esther from Chocolate Runner Girl + Jess from Hello To Fit to create awesome healthy recipes each week! Since February is National Fiber Focus Month, this week’s theme = Fiber Focus!
Fun fact! Cilantro is also known as Chinese parsley! I usually just use it as a topping of sorts, and haven’t ever tried it in soup before, but there’s a first for everything!
If you have OR6A2 (an olfactory-receptor gene that makes you extra-sensitive to aldehyde chemicals, which are found in soap…and cilantro…), you will probably have to skip this recipe, but for everyone else, read on!
It’s been really nice being near-ish to home again–my rotation (today’s actually my last day!) is only about 1-1.5 hours away, depending on traffic, so I’ve been going home on weekends to hang out with my family/friends–something I haven’t gotten to do on a regular basis in about 5 years. (Oh, grad+med school…)
My dad actually came up with this soup because my brother never drinks enough water but recently got scared because a friend of his got kidney stones and told him it was the most excruciating pain he’d ever felt in his life. Cilantro may have protective benefits for the kidneys, and has a high amount of dietary fiber, vitamin K (hello, blood clotting factors!) and vitamin A!
Chinese Parsley Soup
Chinese Parsley Soup
Ingredients
- 2 bunches cilantro
- 12.3 oz. tofu
- 2 preserved duck eggs
- 2 cans/cups low-sodium chicken broth
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- drizzle of sesame oil
Instructions
- Wash the cilantro thoroughly and cut them into two halves. Cut the tofu into cubes and dice the preserved duck eggs into small pieces.
- Pour 2 cans of chicken broth into a pot and add cilantro + egg pieces. Pour just enough water to cover all the ingredients, then heat them up until boiling.
- Add the tofu cubes into the soup and keep heating til it boils again. Add pepper to taste and a drizzle of sesame oil.
End-of-Week-ish Recap!
- Since I’m done with my residency interviews, I figured I’d share 6 things I learned whilst on the interview trail! Hopefully they’ll be helpful to someone! :]
- I also went on a hike in Muir Woods over the weekend! :D! Go check that out for pretty pictures of redwoods! <3
- It’s the first Saturday of the month tomorrow, so time for another Ultimate Coffee Date! Stop by to catch up on life with me! (Here are my past coffee dates!)
- What’s your favorite fiber-rich food?
- Do you like cilantro, or does it taste like soap to you?
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Yum! I’m always looking for soup recipes and for ways to eat more tofu, so this is perfect!
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Yay! :D I hope you like this!
Oh yum! I never think to put tofu in soup…going to try this one!
Lauren recently posted…Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup {vegan, gluten free}
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I forget to a lot of the time as well, but it’s so great as an added source of protein! :]
Parsley!!! I’ve been using it by the ton recently! Like…as lettuce of a salad…so good :P
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine recently posted…Friday Finisher 2/5/16
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I haven’t used parsley in a while, but definitely agreed! It’s so good! :D!
yum!! i’ve never had parsley soup before – sounds good!
Linz @ Itz Linz recently posted…Snarf’s Super Bowl Specials
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Thanks! :] It’s super tasty!
This looks delicious- going to have to find me some duck eggs! :)
Annmarie recently posted…Easy Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites for Game Day
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hehehe, my dad got em’ at an Asian supermarket! :D
I always forget that Cilantro is Chinese Parsley (until someone reminds me, and then it is like oooohhh yeeeaaah). Now, to find duck eggs in downtown…
Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…Workout Motivation : 5 Ways to Get Your Butt Out the Door
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I actually didn’t really know until I looked it up a couple weeks ago, hahaha.
Asian supermarkets probably will have em’! :]!
I did not know that cilantro is also known as Chinese parsley! And it (thankfully!) does not taste like soap to me. I’ve never had preserved duck eggs before!
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I only found that out recently too! :] I’m glad it doesn’t taste like soap to you either!
I had no idea that cilantro was considered Chinese parsley! I would totally be down for this soup any day of the week. Plus I’m all for kidney health!!
Jenn – a traveling Wife recently posted…Shenandoah Valley Travel Log [Rawley Springs, Harrisonburg, Bridgewater, Grottoes]
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I only found that out recently too! :P I’d be down for this soup at any time too–it’s so good, and yay for kidneys! :D!
yum! this sounds really good – I love Chinese food – and parsley is super good for you! very high in vitamin C :)
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Yes indeed! <3 Gotta love the packed in nutrients! :]
Yum! I love new soups. Thanks for sharing!
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Anytime! :] Thanks for stopping by!
I actually do have OR6A2! Because I cannot stand cilantro…It’s not you, cilantro, it’s me. I’m sorry. Haha. :)
Kaylin@EnticingHealthyEating recently posted…Dearest Whiskers: Homemade Cat Toys and Goodies + Giveaway
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Oh noes! At least there are plenty of other tasty things out there! :D!
Oh my yum! I do love me some cilantro! Problem is….my hubby will not eat it :( I will have to make a batch for my very own self. I actually don’t think I drink enough water either! Thank you for sharing this healthy, yummy-sounding recipe Farrah! Have an excellent day!
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Aww, darn! There are some foods I can’t eat around my family either because they can’t stand it, haha. I feel your pain!
I hope you have an awesome day (and weekend) too! <3!
Cilantro is used quite heavily in my house.I love the smell and taste. My favorite high fiber food are almonds! (does it count is they are covered with chocolate?
Kareema recently posted…Peanut Butter Swirl Bars
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Ooo, almonds! I didn’t even think of them as high-fiber, but those are one of my favorite types of nuts! :D I’d count em’–cocoa roasted almonds are some of my favorite snacks!
That is a fun fact about cilantro!
That looks delish and comfy!
And yay for getting to spend time with family and friends! Yahoo!
<3
Esther recently posted…Fiberfull BLT
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Thanks so much, Esther! :D! I’m glad I get to see em’ again too! <3
Hope you have an awesome weekend!
Not only does this look super tasty (and warm for winter!) But I am allllll about kidney health. Seriously, you gotta keep the waste management plant running smoothly, otherwise it’s a real mess.
Thanks for the recipe Farrah! must pin.
Laura recently posted…Loving the Sweet Potato! Recipe Round Up!
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Agreed! They (and the liver) are the ultimate detox system for the body!! I hope you like this soup! :]
I used to hate cilantro, but now I LOVE it! This soup looks so comforting. When I lived at home, we always have a side of soup similar to this.
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Yay! Glad you love it too! I love simple recipes, and soup is so comforting, especially in the winter!
We love Cilantro in our house, mainly because love Mexican food, so we use it a lot and I would have to say it does not taste like soap to us:o)
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Oh hecks yes! It’s wonderful in Mexican food–I’m glad it doesn’t taste like soap for you and your family! <3!