Pork and Vegetable Soup with Tofu

This Pork and Vegetable Soup with Tofu is a comforting and nourishing Chinese dish that brings together tender pork, fresh vegetables, and silky tofu in a flavorful broth. It’s a perfect gluten-free supper, packed with nutrients and umami goodness.

Ingredients

• Pork tenderloin - 150 grams, sliced thinly
• Firm tofu - 100 grams, cubed
• Carrot - 1 medium, sliced
• Broccoli - 100 grams, cut into florets
• Snow peas - 50 grams, trimmed
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Chicken broth (gluten-free) - 500 ml
• Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 100 ml
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 100 ml of water to create a slurry and set aside.
2. In a pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the sliced pork to the pot and cook until it’s browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to simmer.
5. Add the sliced carrot, broccoli florets, and snow peas to the pot. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
6. Stir in the soy sauce and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Gently add the cubed tofu to the soup and let it simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes.
8. Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the soup, cooking for another 2 minutes.
9. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from pork and tofu, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from vegetables, promoting overall health.

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