Hot and Sour Soup
Hot and Sour Soup is a flavorful, steaming bowl that perfectly balances spicy and tangy notes. This comforting dish features silky tofu, a medley of fresh vegetables, and a rich broth infused with rice vinegar and chili paste. Ideal for cozy nights or entertaining guests, this easy-to-make soup delivers an explosion of taste that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 6 oz firm tofu, cubed
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp chili paste (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the vegetable broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add sliced mushrooms, grated carrots, and cubed tofu. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, and cornstarch until smooth. Slowly pour into the soup while stirring continuously until slightly thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more chili paste or vinegar as needed.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg