Immunity Soup

Immunity Soup
  • Author: Heidi Swanson

This aromatic and nourishing tofu soup is a comforting bowl filled with fresh vegetables, flavorful broth, and tender tofu. The gentle sautéing of onions, celery, garlic, and ginger creates a fragrant base, while the addition of mushrooms and tofu adds heartiness to every spoonful. Topped with vibrant green onions, crisp watermelon radish, and delicate pea shoots, this soup is a delightful balance of flavors and textures. It's a perfect dish to warm you up and soothe your soul.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, quartered and thinly sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
  • 8 medium garlic cloves, very thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons grated ginger, peeled
  • 3/4 teaspoon finely ground white pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups mushrooms, trimmed
  • 8 ounces firm tofu, sliced into thin slabs
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons fine grain sea salt
  • to serve: lots of chopped green onions, sliced watermelon radish, and/or pea shoots

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat, and stir in the onion, celery, carrot, garlic, and ginger. Gently sauté just until soft, you don't want any browning. Add a small splash of water if the pan drys out in the process. 
  • Stir in the white pepper and 10 cups of water. Dial up the heat to bring the broth to a simmer, and hold there for about 15 minutes. Add the mushrooms, tofu, and salt, and gently simmer for another 5 minutes. Stir well, taste, and adjust with more salt or water if needed. Ladle the soup into shallow soup bowls and top with lots of green onions, pea shoots, and a few watermelon radish slices. Add a finishing drizzle of olive oil, and enjoy!

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Cook Time

20M

Prep Time

PT15M

Nutrition

  • Calories: 100 kcal
  • Carbohydrate Content: 9 g
  • Protein Content: 6 g
  • Fat Content: 4 g
  • Sodium Content: 1504 mg
  • Fiber Content: 1 g
  • Sugar Content: 3 g
  • Serving Size: 1 serving