Description
Hot and Sour Soup is a comforting bowl of deliciousness, perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe features a tantalizing blend of bold flavors, combining spicy and tangy notes that awaken the palate. With vibrant ingredients like tofu, mushrooms, and fresh spices, each spoonful is an invitation to savor a warm hug in a bowl. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this soup will surely impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup firm tofu, cubed
- 1 cup shiitake or button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tsp chili paste (adjust for spice)
- 3 green onions, chopped
- Cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in sliced mushrooms and cubed tofu; simmer for approximately 5 minutes until mushrooms soften.
- Mix in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili paste; taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped green onions. Garnish with cilantro if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg