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Vegetable Tofu Soup


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  • Author: Chef Gourmet
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious vegetable soup with tofu, perfect for a light meal.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chili oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup tofu, cubed
  • 1/2 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup bamboo shoots, sliced
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 scallions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Bring vegetable broth to a simmer in a large pot.
  2. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, white pepper, and chili oil. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  3. Stir in tofu, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
  4. Add cornstarch slurry slowly, stirring constantly, and cook until slightly thickened.
  5. Turn heat to low, drizzle in beaten egg while stirring gently to form ribbons.
  6. Adjust seasoning to taste, garnish with scallions, and serve hot.

Notes

  • This soup can be modified with different vegetables or proteins as desired.
  • Make sure to adjust the spice level by varying the amount of chili oil.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 2 grams
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 10 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 1 gram
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 20 grams
  • Fiber: 3 grams
  • Protein: 12 grams
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg