Chinese Tomato Hot Pot Soup Base Recipe

July 18, 2023 Post a Comment

Easy Hot Pot Recipe (Homemade Hot Pot Broth!) from www.foodiecrush.com

Description

Chinese hot pot soup base is a popular soup that is commonly served in Chinese restaurants. It's a flavorful soup that is made with tomatoes and a variety of spices. It's a great way to add a flavorful depth to any hot pot meal. The soup base is easy to make and can be ready in just 20 minutes. This recipe is for a classic Chinese hot pot soup base that has a wonderful tomato flavor and a hint of spiciness. It's the perfect way to start off any hot pot meal and can be used with a variety of different ingredients.

Prep Time

10 minutes.

Cook Time

10 minutes.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups tomato puree

Instructions

Heat the sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes, and cook for 1 minute. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, and cook for 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and tomato puree and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool before using.

Equipment

Large pot
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Spatula or spoon

Notes

This soup base can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition: Per Serving

Calories: 75
Total Fat: 4.5g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 771mg
Total Carbohydrates: 9.5g
Dietary Fiber: 1.5g
Sugars: 5.5g
Protein: 2.2g

Recipe Tips

This soup base is perfect for any hot pot meal. You can add a variety of different ingredients such as vegetables, mushrooms, and proteins to the soup. You can also adjust the spiciness of the soup by adding more or less red pepper flakes. If you want a thicker soup, you can add a few tablespoons of cornstarch to the soup while it is simmering. The soup base can also be used as a flavorful base for other soups such as tomato soup or vegetable soup.