Revamp Your Family's Palate with Mushroom and Lotus Seed Soup

You can whip up a delicious soup in just 20 minutes. Let's dive into the ingredients and the method for making this mushroom and lotus seed soup.

Mushrooms and lotus seeds are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Making mushroom and lotus seed soup is incredibly simple. Join PasGo in the kitchen to learn how to make this nutritious and tasty soup.

Preparing the Ingredients:

Fresh Lotus Seeds: 200g (if fresh lotus seeds are unavailable, substitute with 100g dried lotus seeds)

Straw Mushrooms: 100g

Shiitake Mushrooms: 15 pieces

Golden Oyster Mushrooms: 100g

Young Tofu: 150g

Carrot: 1 piece

Winged Beans: 100g

Spring Onions, Coriander: 50g

Red Horn Peppers: 3 pieces

Garlic: 1 bulb

Dried Shallots: 1

Seasoning: bouillon cubes, MSG, ground pepper, chili powder, cooking oil, salt

How to Cook Delicious Mushroom and Lotus Seed Soup:

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

- Lotus Seeds: Boil in water with a pinch of salt to remove any bitterness, once cooked, drain well.

- Straw Mushrooms, Golden Oyster Mushrooms: Soak in rice water for 30 minutes to whiten. If rice water is unavailable, separate the mushrooms, discard the stems, wash thoroughly, then drain.

- Soak Shiitake mushrooms in warm water for 30 minutes until bloomed, remove stems, and rinse thoroughly.

- Cut young tofu into bite-sized pieces.

- Peel, wash, trim, and thinly slice carrots.

- Wash and clean winged beans, remove tough fibers on both sides, and cut into approximately 3cm segments.

- Wash and finely chop spring onions and coriander, slice the bulb of the spring onion into quarters before chopping, cut coriander into chunks.

- Red horn peppers: remove stems, wash thoroughly, slice, and mix with 3 tablespoons of pure fish sauce or 3 tablespoons of soy sauce to serve alongside the mushroom and lotus seed soup for added flavor.

- Clean and finely chop dried shallots and garlic.

Step 2: Cooking the Mushroom and Lotus Seed Soup

- Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil with finely chopped garlic and shallots and 1 tablespoon of chili powder. Then add enough water to make the soup, bring to a boil, season with ½ teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of bouillon cubes, and ½ teaspoon of MSG to taste.

- Add blanched lotus seeds and carrots, then after 5 minutes add winged beans, straw mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and golden oyster mushrooms. Bring to a boil, skim off any foam on the surface for a clearer broth. Finally, add diced young tofu, adjust seasoning to taste, add ½ teaspoon of ground pepper and finely chopped spring onions, then turn off the heat.

- Serve the soup in bowls, garnish with sliced red horn peppers, coriander, and a sprinkle of ground pepper. Your family can now enjoy this refreshing, flavorful, and nutritious soup that helps to cool down effectively.

When serving, you should accompany it with a mixture of fish sauce or soy sauce with sliced chili for added richness. This mushroom and lotus seed soup is visually appealing, with vibrant colors and enticing aroma. The broth is clear, sweet, and refreshing, while the mushrooms, winged beans, and carrots remain tender, retaining their natural colors, enhancing the deliciousness of this soup. With this delicious and nutritious recipe, it's best enjoyed hot to fully savor its flavor and absorb all its nutrients.

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