Hot & Sour Soup

 

Hot & Sour Soup

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!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Allergens: Soy
  • Servings: 4

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

  1. Julienne both whole carrots.

  2. Cut snow peas on a diagonal.

  3. Chop ginger.

  4. Seed and chop jalapeno.

  5. Cube tofu.

  6. Sliver green onions/scallions.

  7. In a 4-quart pot, bring vegetable broth to boil over high heat.

  8. Add carrots, snow peas, jalapeno, and ginger, and return to boil.

  9. Reduce heat to medium and cook until all vegetables are crisp but tender (about 3 minutes).

  10. In cup, stir together soy sauce, vinegar, water, and arrowroot powder.
  11. Stir mixture into simmering soup for 1 minute.
  12. Carefully add tofu and stir gently.

  13. Turn off the heat and let tofu warm through for about 2 minutes.

  14. Serve sprinkled with scallions and cilantro.

Bon appétit!