Bean Sprout Soup
Warm, nourishing, and packed with fresh flavors, Bean Sprout Soup is the ultimate comfort food for health-conscious eaters. This quick, 30-minute recipe combines crunchy bean sprouts, protein-rich tofu, and aromatic garlic in a delicate soy sauce-based broth that's both light and satisfying. Green onions and sesame oil add a subtle hint of depth and richness, rounding out this wholesome dish. Perfect for busy weeknights, this low-calorie, plant-powered soup is a delicious way to enjoy Korean-inspired cuisine that's bursting with nutrients. Serve it piping hot for a cozy meal that’s as flavorful as it is refreshing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams bean sprouts
- 1.5 liters water
- 3 units cloves garlic
- 3 stalks green onion
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 150 grams tofu (cubed)
Instructions
Rinse the bean sprouts thoroughly under cold water and set aside.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
Chop the green onions into small pieces, keeping the white and green parts separate.
In a large pot, bring 1.5 liters of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and the white parts of the green onion to the pot.
Stir in the soy sauce and salt, allowing the flavors to meld for about 2 minutes.
Add the prepared bean sprouts and tofu cubes to the pot.
Reduce the heat to medium and let the soup simmer gently for about 10 minutes.
Add the ground black pepper and the green parts of the green onion to the soup.
Drizzle the sesame oil over the soup, stirring well to incorporate.
Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes to ensure all the flavors are well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to suit your preference.
Serve the soup hot in individual bowls. Enjoy your nutritious bean sprout soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
377 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.0 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3595 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.5 g | ||
| Protein | 25.6 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 717 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 916 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
