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Bún Riêu Chay (Vegetarian Tomato & Tofu Noodle Soup)

A tangy tomato broth with tofu and greens over rice noodles. Bright, brothy, and generous with vegetables.

40min
562kcal
22.9gprotein
Bún Riêu Chay (Vegetarian Tomato & Tofu Noodle Soup) — Vietnamese recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 3
  • 450 g Firm tofu
  • 7 Tomato
  • 200 g Rice vermicelli
  • 100 g Bean sprouts
  • 2 Shallot
  • 2 tbsp Neutral oil
  • 2 Egg (optional)
  • 100 g Water spinach (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Tamarind paste (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Light soy sauce (optional)

Method

  1. Soak the rice noodles in hot water until soft, then drain; crumble the tofu.
  2. Fry the shallot, add the grated tomato, and cook into a rich sauce, 8 minutes.
  3. Add water, the tamarind, and soy to make a broth, stir in the tofu and beaten egg, and simmer 8 minutes.
  4. Ladle over the noodles with bean sprouts and water spinach.

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About Bún Riêu Chay (Vegetarian Tomato & Tofu Noodle Soup)

Bún Riêu Chay (Vegetarian Tomato & Tofu Noodle Soup) is a Vietnamese lunch or dinner that comes together in about 40 minutes and serves 3.

Bún Riêu Chay (Vegetarian Tomato & Tofu Noodle Soup): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Bún Riêu Chay (Vegetarian Tomato & Tofu Noodle Soup)?

A serving has about 562 calories — 22.9g protein, 81.5g carbs, 17.2g fat, 7.9g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is Bún Riêu Chay (Vegetarian Tomato & Tofu Noodle Soup) gluten-free?

As written, no — it contains Light soy sauce. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.

How long does Bún Riêu Chay (Vegetarian Tomato & Tofu Noodle Soup) take to make?

About 40 minutes start to finish, but only around 11 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Bún Riêu Chay (Vegetarian Tomato & Tofu Noodle Soup)?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out egg, water spinach, tamarind paste — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Bún Riêu Chay (Vegetarian Tomato & Tofu Noodle Soup) make?

This recipe makes 3 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.