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A steaming bowl of clear Napa Cabbage Tofu Soup with green onions.

Quick Napa Cabbage Tofu Soup

A quick and healthy soup featuring napa cabbage and tofu, perfect for a light and satisfying meal. This recipe is designed for ease and speed, bringing a flavorful dish to your table in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 0.5 head Napa cabbage roughly chopped
  • 14 oz Firm tofu drained and cubed
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Fresh ginger grated
  • 2 Green onions sliced, for garnish

Optional (for serving)

  • Chili flakes to taste

Instructions
 

Prepare Ingredients

  • Chop the napa cabbage, cube the tofu, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger.
  • Slice the green onions for garnish.

Cook Soup

  • In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the vegetable broth and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and add the chopped napa cabbage.
  • Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender. Stir in the cubed tofu and soy sauce, and simmer for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.

Serve

  • Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions and optional chili flakes.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy this quick and healthy soup.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add some sliced mushrooms or a dash of rice vinegar to the soup. Adjust soy sauce to your taste preferences.