Chinese Hot And Sour Soup Lite Recipe

Conquer your cravings and your budget with this lightened-up Chinese Hot and Sour Soup! Perfect for healthy eating and stretching your dollar, this vegetarian recipe is a delicious and satisfying meal, inspired by classic flavors but with a focus on fresh ingredients and fewer calories. A lifesaver during college and beyond!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 106 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 3.0 (3 Reviews)
Chinese Hot And Sour Soup Lite

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chinese Hot And Sour Soup Lite

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How to Make Chinese Hot And Sour Soup Lite

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the mushrooms and carrots and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch slurry (mix cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water until smooth).
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  5. Stir in the tofu, wood ear mushrooms (if using), and chili garlic sauce. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add more chili garlic sauce for extra heat, if desired.
  7. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot with a side of rice (optional). Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

53 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

2g

Carbs

4g