MUSHROOM - Shiitake Hot and Sour Soup

By Unblond1

This delicious soup was designed for super immunity. The shiitake mushrooms along with the garlic, ginger, onions, and chili peppers all have immunity-boosting properties. Bolster your defenses against germs while enjoying this hearty dish.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp grapeseed oil
• 1 jalapeno
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 1 tbsp garlic
• 2 scallions
• 300 grams shiitakes
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 lemon juice
• 2 lemon zest
• 1 tofu
• 2 cups carrots
• black pepper

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.

NUTRITION:

Calories 240.9
Total Fat 11.0 g
Saturated Fat 1.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.1 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 1,262.8 mg
Potassium 1,024.0 mg
Total Carbohydrate 22.8 g
Dietary Fiber 4.2 g
Sugars 7.1 g
Protein 18.3 g