Description
Delight your senses with this quick and easy hot and sour soup, a perfect combination of spicy and tangy flavors ideal for cozy nights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Shiitake mushrooms
- Firm tofu
- Rice vinegar
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Cornstarch
- White pepper
- Green onions
- Sriracha sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients, chopping shiitake mushrooms and firm tofu into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, bring chicken broth and shiitake mushrooms to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Add cubed tofu, soy sauce, rice vinegar, white pepper, and sriracha (if desired), allowing flavors to meld for about 5 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with water until smooth; gradually whisk into the simmering soup until thickened to your preference.
- Just before serving, stir in sliced green onions for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Customize by swapping proteins or veggies based on what you have available. - For enhanced flavor, sauté garlic and ginger before adding the broth. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.