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Hot & Sour Soup

Written by Shikha   |   Last updated: August 2, 2024

 

Hot & Sour Soup

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Making thick soups or stews can be time-consuming, but this unique take on a traditional Hot & Sour soup is super-easy and quick. I love adding the tofu to guarantee some much-needed protein!
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 whole carrots
  • 2 cups snow peas
  • 1 jalapeno pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger root
  • 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar, (natural rice or red wine)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons arrowroot powder
  • 1 package tofu, (firm, organic)
  • 1/2 cup green onions/scallions
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, (chopped)

Instructions 

  • Julienne both whole carrots.
  • Cut snow peas on a diagonal.
  • Chop ginger.
  • Seed and chop jalapeno.
  • Cube tofu.
  • Sliver green onions/scallions.
  • In a 4-quart pot, bring vegetable broth to boil over high heat.
  • Add carrots, snow peas, jalapeno, and ginger, and return to boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook until all vegetables are crisp but tender (about 3 minutes).
  • In cup, stir together soy sauce, vinegar, water, and arrowroot powder.
  • Stir mixture into simmering soup for 1 minute.
  • Carefully add tofu and stir gently.
  • Turn off the heat and let tofu warm through for about 2 minutes.
  • Serve sprinkled with scallions and cilantro.

Bon appétit!

    Shikha - Veggiecurean founder and recipe creator
    Shikha

    Shikha, creator of Veggiecurean, develops accessible vegetarian and vegan recipes with global influences. With training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and culinary schools, she combines technical expertise with practical plant-based cooking. Every recipe is thoroughly tested in her home kitchen to ensure success for home cooks.

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