Chili Oil Soup

Chili Oil Soup is a vibrant and spicy dish that combines the rich flavors of chili oil with a soothing broth. Perfect for a keto diet, this soup is both comforting and invigorating, making it a delightful choice for any meal.

Chili Oil Soup
20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Chinese
220 kcal

Ingredients

  • Chicken broth - 500 ml
  • Chili oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
  • Green onions - 2, chopped
  • Mushrooms (shiitake or button) - 100 grams, sliced
  • Spinach - 50 grams, fresh
  • Tofu - 100 grams, firm, cubed
  • Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. In a medium pot, heat the chicken broth over medium heat until it simmers.
  2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the broth, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the soy sauce and chili oil, adjusting the amount of chili oil according to your spice preference.
  4. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes until they soften.
  5. Introduce the cubed tofu and fresh spinach, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the spinach wilts.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Remove from heat and drizzle with sesame oil before serving.
  8. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 220
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Carbs: 8 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • Supports metabolism with low carbs, suitable for keto diets.
  • Rich in antioxidants from garlic and ginger, promoting immune health.

Tags

ChineseKetoSoup