Hot & Sour Garlic Chive Soup With Tofu

This Hot & Sour Garlic Chive Soup is a comforting yet invigorating dish that balances the warmth of simmered vegetables with a sharp, tangy kick from rice vinegar and the pungency of fresh garlic chives. The broth is infused with umami-rich dried mushrooms and seaweed, creating a deep, savory base that highlights the delicate texture of firm tofu. Perfect for chilly evenings or as a light, nourishing lunch, this vegan-friendly soup comes together quickly using simple, wholesome ingredients. The addition of a touch of sesame oil and miso adds complexity, while the fresh chive garnish provides a bright, herbal finish. Its an easy, flavorful meal that feels both rustic and refined.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: Japanese

Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 4

Calories: 180

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

This Hot & Sour Garlic Chive Soup is a comforting yet invigorating dish that balances the warmth of simmered vegetables with a sharp, tangy kick from rice vinegar and the pungency of fresh garlic chives. The broth is infused with umami-rich dried mushrooms and seaweed, creating a deep, savory base that highlights the delicate texture of firm tofu. Perfect for chilly evenings or as a light, nourishing lunch, this vegan-friendly soup comes together quickly using simple, wholesome ingredients. The addition of a touch of sesame oil and miso adds complexity, while the fresh chive garnish provides a bright, herbal finish. Its an easy, flavorful meal that feels both rustic and refined.

Ingredients

2 medium Carrots, sliced
1/4 cup Fresh garlic chives, minced
3 leaves Lovage or Celery leaves, minced
3 leaves Romaine lettuce or Swiss Chard leaves, torn into pieces
4 dried Cloud ear or Shiitake Mushrooms
6 inch piece Dried Arame, Dulse, or Tombu seaweed
1 small Fresh or dried hot red Pepper
2 tbsp Rice wine vinegar
1 quart Water
1 cup Dry white wine
1 tsp Dark sesame oil
1/2 lb Firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tbsp Rice or barley miso sauce
1 bunch Garlic chive leaves and flowers, for garnish

Directions

1
Rinse the dried mushrooms and seaweed, then place them in a large heavy pot.
2
Add the sliced carrots, lovage or celery leaves, torn lettuce or chard, hot red pepper, water, white wine, and rice wine vinegar to the pot.
3
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
4
Once boiling, cover the pot, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 minutes to extract flavors.
5
Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for a few minutes.
6
Remove the softened mushrooms from the broth and slice them thinly, discarding any tough stems or portions.
7
Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot or bowl, pressing on the solids to extract liquid, then discard the solids.
8
Return the strained broth to the pot and bring it to a gentle simmer.
9
Add the cubed tofu and sliced mushrooms to the simmering broth.
10
Simmer gently for 5 minutes, ensuring the tofu is heated through but not boiling vigorously to prevent breaking.
11
In a small bowl, dissolve the miso paste in a few ladles of the hot broth until smooth.
12
Stir the dissolved miso back into the soup pot.
13
Immediately remove the pot from the heat to preserve the probiotic qualities and flavor of the miso.
14
Drizzle with dark sesame oil and stir gently.
15
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with minced garlic chive leaves and flowers.
16
Serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.5g7%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 450mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Sugars 4g
Protein 12g24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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