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Napa Cabbage Tofu Soup (白菜豆腐汤)
5 from 20 votes

Napa Cabbage Tofu Soup (白菜豆腐汤)

This Napa Cabbage Tofu Soup combines tender tofu and napa cabbage in a clear, savory chicken broth infused with ginger, garlic, and green onions. The use of light soy sauce and sesame oil adds depth, while optional mushrooms contribute earthiness. The soup is light but comforting, making it suitable for a gentle starter or a light meal on cooler days.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 67 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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  1. Heat the chicken broth in a medium-size pot over medium-high heat. Add the ginger, green onion, garlic and light soy sauce.
  2. When the broth starts to boil, add the white part of the napa cabbage and mushrooms (if using enoki mushrooms, add them later). Cook for 4 minutes, until the white part of the cabbage starts to soften.
  3. Add the green part of the napa cabbage and tofu and continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes. If you are using enoki mushrooms, add them now.
  4. Add the chicken bouillon powder (or salt), white pepper, and drizzle with sesame oil. Adjust seasoning by adding more salt if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Various mushrooms such as oyster, enoki, shimeji, and common white or brown mushrooms work well in this soup.
  • Use firm or medium tofu by adding it with the napa cabbage whites for better texture retention.
  • Add enoki mushrooms later in the cooking process as they require less cooking time.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 67kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 6.4g (2%) Protein 6.3g (13%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Sodium 440mg (18%) Potassium 541mg (12%) Fiber 2.4g (10%) Sugar 2.7g (5%) Calcium 267mg (27%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 67

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 67kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 6.4g 2%
Protein 6.3g 13%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Sodium 440mg 18%
Potassium 541mg 12%
Fiber 2.4g 10%
Sugar 2.7g 5%
Calcium 267mg 27%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.