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The soft tofu works beautifully in soups. For an easy and healthy soup, try taking veggies and adding largely-diced (3cmx3cm or 1inxin) cubes of tufu. Don't add the tofu until the veggies are almost done as it only takes about 7-10 minutes for it to cook.
There is a spicy recipe that calls for soft tofu, green onions (scallions) and a spicy chili sauce that is wonderful. Can also add pork or beef it desired.
Tofu (soft or firm) works wonderfully in hot pot. Similar to fondue, it is a soup base that is full of whatever you like (meats, veggies, spicy, not spicy). Take a selection of raw foods (meats, veggies, tofu, etc) that are in smaller pieces and add to the pot. Cook until done and serve. Wonderful with a peanut-based sauce (usually can find in Thai areas of the grocery store). If you have access to an Asian market and can find the tofu "sheets" these are also delicious - can either use in sheet form, or make knots out of them.
There is also a way to take tofu and soy sauce and make a wonderful homemade tofu-burger-like-thing. Not like the frozen kind in the stores. More like a chicken patty. Very yummy!
Fried tofu is also good, although it kind of defeats the healthy side of eating it! I would stay away from the "stinky" tofu - usually an acquired taste.
Cookbooks and recipes from China, Tawain, Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan and other Asian cities will have good ideas. I would look for one that is written by a person residing in a Western country; otherwise you may have a difficult time locating other ingredients that may be called for in a recipe. It is one of the most versatile foods around . . . comes in many varieties and can be cooked in countless ways!
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