Spicy Soup for One
Warm up with a bowl of bold and flavorful *Spicy Soup for One*, perfect for solo diners craving something hearty and comforting. This quick and easy recipe combines aromatic garlic, freshly grated ginger, and red chili flakes to create a deliciously spicy base. Packed with nutrient-rich vegetables like carrots and spinach, silky tofu cubes, and a zesty splash of lime juice, this soup delivers a balanced blend of heat, tang, and umami. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s simmered in vegetable broth infused with soy sauce and sriracha for an irresistible depth of flavor. Served piping hot with fresh scallion garnish, this single-serving soup is ideal for a light lunch or cozy dinner. Make this your go-to recipe for a healthy, fiery pick-me-up!
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 whole (minced) garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon (grated) fresh ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 0.5 whole (chopped) small onion
- 1 whole (peeled and diced) carrot
- 1.5 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- 1 cup (loose packed) baby spinach
- 0.5 cup (cubed) tofu
- 0.5 whole (juiced) lime
- 1 stalk (chopped) scallions
- 0 to taste salt
- 0 to taste black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili flakes. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3
Add the chopped onion and diced carrot. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften.
Step 4
Pour in the vegetable broth, soy sauce, and sriracha sauce. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Step 5
Let the soup simmer for 8-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the carrots to cook through.
Step 6
Stir in the baby spinach and cubed tofu. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the tofu is heated through.
Step 7
Turn off the heat and squeeze in the lime juice. Give the soup a final stir.
Step 8
Taste and adjust with salt and black pepper as needed.
Step 9
Serve hot, garnished with chopped scallions. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (681.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 512.3 |
| Total Fat 27.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3957.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 44.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.5g | |
| Protein 28.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 559.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1284.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories