Meals Matter

Hot & Sour Soup

Contributed By: memrn1
KC Star

Ingredients

2 (14.5 oz) cans Fat-free, low sodium chicken broth

2 c. Water, divided

1 tsp Minced gingerroot

2 cloves Garlic, minced

3 oz. Shiitake mushrooms, coarsely chopped

8 oz Button mushrooms, sliced

6 oz Reduced fat firm tofu, drained well and cut into 1/4" cubes

3 tbsp Rice vinegar

1/4 to 1/2 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes

1 tbsp Reduced sodium soy sauce

3 tbsp Cornstarch

2 Egg whites, lightly beaten

3 Green onions, minced

1 tsp Sesame oil

Preparation

Combine chicken broth, 1 3/4 c. water, ginger and garlic in Dutch oven over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Add mushrooms and reduce heat to a simmer; cook 5 minutes.

Add tofu, vinegar, red pepper flakes and soy sauce. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.

Combine remaining 1/4 c. water wtih cornstarch; blend well. Stir cornstarch mixture into soup and simmer 3 minutes or until soup thickens. Slowly pour egg whites into broth, stirring constantly. Add green onions and sesame oil. Heat through and ladle into serving bowls.

Cook's Notes

1 cup serving

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Soups & Stews
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Asian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Meal Type: Appetizers

Nutrient Information

Calories: 146
Total Fat: 2
Saturated Fat: tr
Carbohydrates: 20
Protein: 12
Sodium: 310
Fiber: 3