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Vegan Lotus Root Soup
This lotus root soup with red dates and goji berries is a clear soup with a harmonious blend of subtle, earthy flavors and sweet, nourishing undertones. Serve it as a starter or side for your Asian dinner night. It is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 90 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Soup
Cuisine:
Vietnamese
Ingredients
- 1 piece of kombu (12g or 0.4 oz; 4.5 x 4.5 inches; omit this if using vegetable broth)
- 4 cups water (or vegetable broth)
- 16 oz peeled lotus roots
- half a lime (or 1 teaspoon of vinegar)
- 8 red dates (jujubes), rinsed and pitted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons goji berries, rinsed
- 3/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- thinly sliced scallion (for garnishing)
- chopped cilantro (for garnishing)
Instructions
- Use a damp cloth to gently remove dirt (if any) from the piece of kombu. Don't wipe off the white powder which is full of umami. Place the kombu and water in a pot. Set aside to soak while you prepare other ingredients.
- Peel lotus root and slice into ¼ inch (about 6-7mm) thick pieces or cut into chunks with the same thickness. Once peeled or cut, soak lotus root in a bowl of cold water with the juice from half a lime (or some vinegar) to prevent it from turning brown.
- Place the pot containing the kombu over medium-low to medium heat. Just before the water starts to boil, remove the kombu piece.
- Let the kombu stock come to a boil, and then add the lotus roots, red dates and salt. Skim off any foam if needed. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Then cover the pot and simmer for about 80 minutes.
- After 80 minutes, add goji berries. Cover and continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning to your liking by adding more salt or a splash of water. Transfer to serving bowls and sprinkle with chopped scallion and cilantro. Serve right away.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
90kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.02g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02g
Sodium
495mg
(21%)
Potassium
642mg
(18%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
0.003g
(0%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
50mg
(56%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 90kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 495mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 642mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 0.003g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.