Fat Burning Soup

Fat Burning Soup

This delicious soup will help reduce your fat and boost your immunity. The shiitake mushrooms along with the garlic, ginger, onions, and chili peppers all have immunity-boosting properties. Bolster your defenses against germs while enjoying this hearty dish.

Shiitake Hot and Sour Soup

Ingredients 

Serves 4

1 tbsp grape seed oil

1 jalapeno, minced with seeds

1 tbsp minced ginger

1 tbsp minced garlic

2 bunches scallions, green and white parts sliced, 2 tbsp greens

1 lb shiitakes, stems removed and tops 1/4-in sliced

2 1/2 quarts chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth

2 tbsp naturally brewed soy sauce

Juice and zest of 2 lemons

1 block silken tofu, cut into 1/2-in cubes

2 cups shredded carrots

Freshly cracked black pepper 

Directions 

In a stockpot over medium-high heat, add oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Add jalapeno, ginger, garlic and scallions.

Sauté until aromatic, about a minute.

 Add shiitakes and sauté 2 minutes, until softened.

Add stock and soy sauce, bring to a simmer and reduce by 20%, about 5 minutes. Add lemon juice, tofu and carrots and cook gently for 2 more minutes to heat tofu through.

Season with black pepper.

Ladle soup into serving bowls and garnish with reserved scallion greens and lemon zest.