Hot and Sour Soup with Tofu

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 51.0

Total Fat: 1.5 g
Cholesterol: 2.5 mg
Sodium: 765.9 mg
Total Carbs: 5.7 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
Protein: 4.1 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Hot and Sour Soup with Tofu calories by ingredient

Introduction

A very flavorful and light soup ready in 15 minutes. A perfect substitute for chicken noodle when you aren't feeling up to snuff. A very flavorful and light soup ready in 15 minutes. A perfect substitute for chicken noodle when you aren't feeling up to snuff.

Minutes to Prepare: 5

Minutes to Cook: 15

Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

1 (14-ounce) package lite firm water-packed tofu, drained

6 cups fat free reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 package sliced shiitake mushroom caps

1/4 cup rice vinegar

2 tablespoons less-sodium soy sauce

1 tbs fish sauce

1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger

1 tablespoon garlic minced

1 tsp chili garlic paste

1/2 tsp lemongrass paste

1 tablespoon sesame oil

2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, stems removed

4 scallions diagonally sliced thinly

cilantro leaves (optional)

Directions

1. Place tofu on several layers of paper towels. Cover tofu with several more layers of paper towels; top with a cast-iron skillet or other heavy pan. Let stand 30 minutes. Discard paper towels. Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes.

2. In a large soup pot, add sesame oil, chili garlic paste, ginger and garlic over medium heat until sizzling. Add lemongrass and for a minute. Add broth, vinegar, fish sauce and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer, add tofu and scallions. Bring to a simmer again, add spinach.

3. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves for garnish (optional).

Serving Size: 12 1-cup servings

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FITNESSFOODIE.