Hot Sour Soup For Colds Flu Recipe

Fight off cold and flu symptoms with this invigorating Hot & Sour Soup! Rosemary Stanton's classic recipe, adapted for a modern kitchen. This zesty soup is packed with garlic, chili, and immune-boosting ingredients. Customize the spice level to your liking – perfect for a quick and healthy meal when you need it most. Australian measurements used.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 17 mins
Calories 551 kcal
Protein 97g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Hot Sour Soup For Colds Flu

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How to Make Hot Sour Soup For Colds Flu

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add 2-3 red chilies (finely chopped), 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and 2 stalks lemongrass (finely chopped). Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
  2. Add 4 cloves garlic (minced), 600ml chicken stock, and 2-3 kaffir lime leaves. Bring to a boil.
  3. Add 150g boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces), 1 cup spinach (roughly chopped), and 1/2 cup capsicum (finely diced). Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and spinach is wilted.
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, and 100g firm tofu (crumbled). Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

47 g

Sugar

54g

Fat

31g

Carbs

10g