Tofu Hot-and-Sour Soup

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
15%
Tofu Hot-and-Sour Soup
35 min.
6
50kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and satisfying soup that warms the soul while being completely vegetarian and dairy-free? Look no further than this delightful Tofu Hot-and-Sour Soup! Perfectly balancing the tangy flavors of rice vinegar and soy sauce with the heat from red pepper sauce, this soup is a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds.

With a medley of fresh vegetables like shredded carrots, bok choy, and vibrant green onions, each spoonful is packed with nutrients and flavor. The addition of shiitake mushrooms brings an earthy depth that elevates this dish to a whole new level. Plus, the extra-firm lite tofu adds a satisfying protein boost, making it a great option for a light meal or a hearty starter.

This recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare, taking just 35 minutes from start to finish, but it also serves six, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in with friends. At only 50 calories per serving, you can indulge in this comforting soup without any guilt. Whether you enjoy it as a starter, a snack, or a main dish, this Tofu Hot-and-Sour Soup is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Dive into a bowl of warmth and flavor today!

Ingredients

  •  mushrooms dried black (shiitake)
  • 0.7 cup carrots shredded
  • medium spring onion diagonally sliced
  • cup baby bok choy leaves chopped
  • cups vegetable broth reduced-sodium (from two 32-oz cartons)
  • 0.3 cup rice vinegar 
  • tablespoon soya sauce 
  • tablespoon vegetable broth dry reduced-sodium
  • teaspoon ginger finely chopped
  • teaspoons hot sauce red
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper white
  • 0.3 teaspoon sesame oil 
  • 10.5 oz beer drained cut into 2 1/2x1/4-inch strips

Equipment

  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Soak mushrooms in hot water about 20 minutes or until soft; drain. Rinse with warm water; drain.
  2. Remove and discard stems; cut caps into thin strips.
  3. Heat mushrooms and remaining ingredients except tofu to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in tofu. Cover and simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts

Calories50kcal
Protein24.81%
Fat6.97%
Carbs68.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.81
Glycemic Load
0.74
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
7.0160869295182%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.64mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:50.1kcal
2.51%
Fat:0.32g
0.49%
Saturated Fat:0.05g
0.29%
Carbohydrates:6.97g
2.32%
Net Carbohydrates:4.98g
1.81%
Sugar:2.52g
2.8%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:207.11mg
9%
Alcohol:1.54g
100%
Alcohol %:0.54%
100%
Protein:2.53g
5.07%
Vitamin A:2973.09IU
59.46%
Vitamin K:22.75µg
21.67%
Vitamin C:8.45mg
10.24%
Fiber:1.98g
7.93%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.8%
Vitamin B3:1.28mg
6.38%
Folate:22.2µg
5.55%
Potassium:178.68mg
5.11%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.61%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.53%
Copper:0.09mg
4.41%
Phosphorus:40.02mg
4%
Vitamin B5:0.38mg
3.82%
Selenium:2.28µg
3.25%
Magnesium:11.3mg
2.82%
Calcium:26.71mg
2.67%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.6%
Iron:0.45mg
2.53%
Zinc:0.21mg
1.41%
Vitamin E:0.15mg
1.01%