Description
Napa Cabbage Tofu Soup is a delightful and nourishing dish that warms the soul while providing essential nutrients. This quick and easy recipe features tender napa cabbage, silky tofu, and savory chicken broth, making it an ideal choice for lunch or dinner. Packed with flavor and versatility, this soup can complement a variety of cuisines, ensuring it stands out on any dining table. Whether you’re enjoying it as a cozy meal on a chilly day or as a healthy side for gatherings, this comforting soup is sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 napa cabbage leaves (sliced)
- 5 oz mushrooms (sliced, optional)
- 1/2 block soft tofu (sliced)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 4 slices ginger
- 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder (or salt)
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- In a medium-sized pot, heat the chicken broth over medium-high heat. Add ginger, green onions, garlic, and light soy sauce.
- Once boiling, add the white parts of the napa cabbage and any mushrooms if using; cook for four minutes until softened.
- Stir in the green parts of the napa cabbage and tofu; cook for another two to three minutes. If using enoki mushrooms, add them now.
- Season with chicken bouillon powder (or salt), white pepper, and drizzle with sesame oil. Adjust seasoning as desired before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg