Name: Buddha's Delight Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 8 cups vegetable broth, preferably low-sodium; 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 cups napa cabbage, roughly chopped; 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced; 1 cup carrots, julienned; 1 cup snow peas, trimmed and halved; 1/2 cup bamboo shoots, drained and sliced; 1/2 cup water chestnuts, drained and sliced; 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated; 2 green onions, thinly sliced for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the broth base

In a large pot, bring the vegetable broth to a simmer over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, then simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Add root vegetables

Add the julienned carrots to the broth and simmer for 5 minutes until they begin to soften but still maintain some crunch.
Incorporate mushrooms and tofu

Gently add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and tofu cubes to the pot. Simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the tofu to absorb the flavors of the broth.
Add remaining vegetables

Add the napa cabbage, snow peas, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts to the pot. Continue to simmer for 5-7 minutes until all vegetables are tender-crisp.
Season the soup

Stir in the soy sauce and rice vinegar. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Be mindful not to over-stir to keep the tofu and vegetables intact.
Finish with sesame oil

Just before serving, drizzle the sesame oil over the soup and give it one gentle stir to incorporate. The sesame oil adds a rich, aromatic finish to the soup.
Serve and garnish

Ladle the soup into bowls, ensuring each serving has a good variety of vegetables and tofu. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately while hot.

Buddha's Delight Soup

Ingredients

Instructions

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