Shiitake Hot and Sour Soup

By pattie_d

Ingredients

• Serves 4
• 1 tbsp grapeseed oil
• 1 jalapeño, minced with seeds
• 1 tbsp minced ginger
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 bunches scallions, green and white parts sliced, 2 tbsp greens reserved
• 1 lb shiitakes, stems removed and tops 1/4-in sliced
• 2 1/2 quarts chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tbsp naturally brewed soy sauce
• Juice and zest of 2 lemons
• 1 block silken tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• Freshly cracked black pepper

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from doctoroz.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a stockpot over medium-high heat, add oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Add jalapeño, ginger, garlic and scallions. Sauté until aromatic, about a minute. Add shiitakes and sauté 2 minutes, until softened.

Add stock and soy sauce, bring to a simmer and reduce by 20%, about 5 minutes. Add lemon juice, tofu and carrots and cook gently for 2 more minutes to heat tofu through. Season with black pepper.

Ladle soup into serving bowls and garnish with reserved scallion greens and lemon zest.

(c) 2012 Ming Tsai.

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