Fiery Tofu and Coconut Curry Soup

3 tbsp of canola oil
2 tsp minced garlic
3 tbsp red curry paste
2 cans of lite coconut milk
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup of shredded ginger root
3 tbsp soy sauce
3/4 bag of shredded carrot
1/2 bag of frozen green beans
1 14oz package of extra firm cubed tofu
1 cup of brown rice

1. heat canola oil in large saucepan add garlic and let saute for 30sec.
2. add curry paste, and stir for about a minute.
3. add brown sugar, continue stirring for another minute.
4. add coconut milk, broth, ginger, and soy sauce. cook for 1/2 hr. over low heat
5. add brown rice, cook for another 15 min on med. heat
6. add green beans, carrots, and tofu, cook for another 10 min over high heat.
7. serve it up!! makes enough for like 7ppl. so it's great for leftovers to heat up when you don't want to cook another time.