HOT AND SOUR SOUP WITH TOFU

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This soup is very similar to the kind you would find in your favorite Chinese restaurant. It consists of a rich, thick broth with some spices and mixed vegetables. It is absolutely delicious...enjoy!

Provided by Ann Satler

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
2 cups water
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon sesame oil
6 ounces frozen snow peas
1 (8 ounce) package firm tofu, cubed
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the red bell pepper and green onions and saute for 5 minutes. Then, add the 2 cups water, broth and soy sauce, reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • In a separate medium bowl, combine the vinegar, red pepper flakes, ground black pepper, cornstarch, 3 tablespoons water and sesame oil. Add this to the soup and continue to simmer for 5 more minutes, or until soup becomes thick and bubbly.
  • Finally, mix in the tofu, snow peas and water chestnuts, and continue cooking 10 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 243.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Tyrone Bradich (Ty)
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This soup is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the way the tofu soaks up the broth.


Cecilia Ayaw
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This soup is delicious! I love the way the flavors all come together. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Xhaksea Xhaksea
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The broth is flavorful and the tofu is soft and tender.


Afaa Afaq
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Yum! This soup is so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of the spicy and sour broth with the soft tofu and vegetables.


Bankger Barabankzbankger
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so complex and delicious. I love the addition of the bamboo shoots and wood ear mushrooms.


Asim Rubbani
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Easy to follow recipe for a delicious and authentic hot and sour soup. I love the addition of tofu, which makes it a hearty and satisfying meal.


Austintatiousnes Saranwrap
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Great recipe! The soup was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves hot and sour soup.


rajesh upadhyay
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This soup was delicious and easy to make. I used a variety of vegetables and tofu, and the broth was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this soup again.


swifty nifty
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I'm not usually a fan of hot and sour soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors were perfectly balanced and the soup was so comforting. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mst Rumi
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This hot and sour soup was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of the spicy and sour broth with the soft tofu and vegetables.