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Napa Cabbage Tofu Soup bowl with tender tofu napa cabbage mushrooms and warm savory broth
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Napa Cabbage Tofu Soup Delight: A Flavorful Journey

This healthy Napa Cabbage Tofu Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish combining tender napa cabbage, soft tofu, and fragrant ginger, perfect for a nutritious meal any day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 slices ginger
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
  • 8 napa cabbage leaves, sliced to bite-size pieces
  • 5 oz mushrooms of your choice, sliced (Optional)
  • 1/2 block soft tofu, sliced to bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder (or salt to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil.
  2. Add the ginger slices, smashed garlic, and green onions to the broth and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
  3. Add the sliced napa cabbage and mushrooms (if using) to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes until the cabbage softens.
  4. Gently add the soft tofu pieces and simmer for another 3-4 minutes to warm through.
  5. Season the soup with light soy sauce, chicken bouillon powder or salt, and white pepper.
  6. Turn off the heat and drizzle the sesame oil on top.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Notes

  • *Footnote 1: Mushrooms are optional and can be omitted or substituted with your favorite variety.
  • *Footnote 2: Use soft tofu for the best texture in the soup.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days.