🧄 Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 block firm tofu, cubed
• 4 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1/2 cup bamboo shoots, sliced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
• 1 tsp chili paste
• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
• Green onion and cilantro for garnish

🍲 Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat sesame oil and sauté mushrooms, carrot, and bamboo shoots.
2. Add tofu, broth, vinegar, tamari, and chili paste. Bring to a simmer.
3. Stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken.
4. Simmer 3–5 minutes. Garnish with green onions and cilantro.

💚 Health Benefits:

• Mushrooms: Boost immunity and provide umami flavor
• Tofu: Excellent plant-based protein
• Vinegar and chili: Aid digestion and metabolism