BhavnaDelicious hot and sour soup does not need to be complicated. Since this Hot and Sour Soup with Tofu is a good source of protein, it works as a main dish if you double the portion size.
Hot & Sour Soup
Ingredients
- Olive oil 2 Tablespoon
- Red onions 1/2 Medium , cut lengthwise
- Ginger 1/2 Tablespoon , minced
- Garlic 1/2 Tablespoon , minced
- Red bell pepper 1/4 Medium , cut lengthwise
- Green bell pepper 1/4 Medium , cut lengthwise
- Carrots 1 Medium , cut lengthwise in 2-inch pieces
- Mushrooms 4 Medium , sliced (Stems removed)
- Vinegar 1 Teaspoon
- Salt To Taste
- Cabbage 1/4 Medium , cut lengthwise
- Tofu 1/2 Cup (8 tbs), cubed (Extra firm tofu used)
- Corn starch 2 Tablespoon (Dissolved in a little water)
FOR THE SOUP BASE
- Vegetable stock 3 Cup (48 tbs)
- Water 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) (Use as needed)
- Instant noodles 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) (Any noodles of your choice can be used)
- Chili sauce To Taste
- Soy sauce 1 Tablespoon
- Stir fry sauce 1 Tablespoon
- Salt To Taste
FOR THE GARNISH
- Spring onions
Instructions
GETTING READY
- 1. In a bowl dissolve the corn starch with a little water and set aside.
MAKING
- 2. In a pot, add the vegetable stock along with water as required and bring it to a boil.
- 3. Then add the noodles into the boiling broth. Also add chili sauce, soy sauce and stir fry sauce. Stir well for a minute or so and keep it uncovered for the noodles to cook adding some salt to taste.
- 4. Meanwhile take a frying pan, heat it with a couple of tablespoons of olive oil, add the onions, minced ginger and garlic, some salt to taste, bell peppers, carrots and mushrooms. Saute on a high heat.
- 5. Add the vinegar and the cabbage and stir well for just about a couple of minutes on high heat to keep the vegetables crunchy. Turn off the heat and set aside.
- 6. Add the corn starch dissolved in water into the simmering broth and stir well bringing it to a boil.
- 7. Add the cubed tofu and a little more water if required. Stir and simmer for a couple of minutes more.
- 8. Add the stir fried vegetables and turn off the heat.
SERVING
- 9. Serve the hot and sour soup immediately garnished with chopped spring onions.
NOTE
- The tofu can be stir fried and added or can also be added as it is.
