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How to Make Hot and Sour Tofu Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to the ultimate guide to making a delicious and comforting Hot and Sour Tofu Soup! This classic Asian dish is packed full of flavor and is sure to warm you up on a chilly day. Perfect for those who love a little heat and some tanginess, this soup is a great option for a quick and easy meal that not only tastes great, but is also packed full of healthy and wholesome ingredients.

Hot and Sour Tofu Soup is a traditional Chinese dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is a fl...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup sliced bamboo shoots, drained
  • 8 dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 ounces firm tofu, diced
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 cups

  • Stir vinegar and cornstarch together in a bowl.
  • Combine chicken broth, water, bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, ginger root, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove lid and add tofu. Return to a boil; slowly drizzle in egg while stirring. Stir in cornstarch mixture.
  • Simmer soup over medium heat until broth has thickened slightly, about 3 minutes. Top with green onions.

    • Nutrition

    317 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 1402mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 67g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 96mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1286mg

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