Coconut and Lemongrass Soup

Name: Coconut and Lemongrass Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 medium yellow onions, sliced (about 2 cups); 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced (about ¼ cup); 6 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly slice; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 2 ribs celery, chopped; One 2-inch piece ginger root, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 stalks lemongrass, thinly sliced; 2 bay leaves; 1 sweet red chile, such as fresno; 1 medium tomato, cored and diced; 2 cups water; 2 cups coconut milk; 4 sprigs basil; 4 sprigs cilantro, plus more for garnish; 4 sprigs fresh lemon balm (optional); Salt; 14 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1-inch pieces