Description
Hot and sour soup is a tantalizing blend of spicy and tangy flavors that warms the soul. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for any occasion, ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- Fresh shiitake or button mushrooms
- Canned bamboo shoots
- Firm tofu
- Vegetable broth
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Chili paste
- Cornstarch
- Green onions
- Sesame oil
Instructions
- Chop mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and green onions. Press tofu to remove excess moisture and cut into cubes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté green onions until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add mushrooms and bamboo shoots; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Pour in vegetable broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, and tofu cubes. Bring to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Mix cornstarch with water until smooth; gradually add to the pot while stirring until the soup thickens (about 5 minutes).
- Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup or 240g
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added protein, substitute chicken for tofu or include bok choy for extra texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat on the stove for best results.