Hot and Sour Soup (Dairy-Free)

Hot and Sour Soup is a delightful blend of spicy and tangy flavors, perfect for warming your soul. This dairy-free version maintains the traditional essence while being suitable for those avoiding dairy.

Ingredients

• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Button mushrooms - 100 grams, sliced
• Firm tofu - 100 grams, cubed
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Bamboo shoots - 50 grams, sliced
• Cornstarch - 2 tablespoons
• Water - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons
• Chili paste - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Spring onions - 2, chopped
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a medium pot, bring the vegetable broth to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced mushrooms, cubed tofu, julienned carrot, and bamboo shoots to the pot. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
3. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then add it to the pot, stirring continuously to thicken the soup.
4. Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, sesame oil, and black pepper. Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped spring onions just before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 16 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from mushrooms and vegetables.
• May help boost the immune system with its warming spices.

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