In autumn and winter, the temperature is low and the weather is dry, making it suitable to eat some light foods. Cabbage and tofu soup is rich in nutrition. Chinese cabbage contains abundant protein, crude fiber, etc., while tofu contains essential elements for the human body such as calcium, magnesium, and iron. So, do you know how to make the simplest cabbage and tofu soup? Let's learn how to make it together below:
Cabbage and Tofu Soup
Method 1:
1. Wash the Chinese cabbage, cut it into large pieces and set aside; cut the tofu into cubes and blanch them in boiling water.
2. Heat oil in a pan, add scallions and ginger to saute until fragrant, then add the cabbage and stir-fry. Next, add the blanched tofu.
3. Directly add the prepared meat broth (pork broth is preferred), cover the pot, and simmer over medium heat.
4. After about five to six minutes, uncover the pot and stir a few times to mix evenly.
5. Finally, when the broth has mostly reduced, add a little salt, turn off the heat, and serve.
Method 2:
Ingredients:
Main ingredients: 500g northern tofu, 500g Chinese cabbage,
Seasonings: 5g sesame oil, 5g soy sauce, 2g MSG, 3g salt, 5g green onion.
Instructions:
1. Cut the tofu into domino-shaped pieces; remove the outer leaves of the cabbage, take the hearts, and cut them into pieces of similar size; wash the green onion and chop it into small pieces.
2. Pour an appropriate amount of water into a clay pot, spread the cabbage hearts on the bottom, place the tofu pieces on top, add the chopped green onions, soy sauce, and salt. Cover and simmer until cooked. After it comes to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Add MSG and sesame oil before serving.
Warm Tips:
1. You can add salt according to the saltiness of the meat broth; it's optional depending on personal taste.
2. Blanching the tofu in water beforehand is to prevent it from breaking easily when stir-frying.
3. You can add some wide noodles, which are chewy and delicious.
Chinese cabbage and tofu soup