5 Best Healthy Chinese Soup Recipes

When one thinks of Chinese food, the first thing that comes to mind is usually greasy, unhealthy take-out. However, traditional Chinese cuisine is actually quite healthy. In this blog post, we will be sharing five of our favorite healthy Chinese soup recipes with you. So whether you are looking for a warming winter meal or a light and refreshing summer soup, these recipes have you covered!

5 Best Healthy Chinese Soup Recipes:

1. Healthy Chicken, Sweet Potato, And Corn Soup:

The perfect meal for a cold day, this soup will warm you up from the inside! Sweet potatoes are cooked with chicken broth to create an amazing flavor. Corn gives it some depth while carrots add sweetness in addition themselves being covered by spices such as cayenne pepper or cinnamon sugar which give them extra crunch when needed – all these ingredients come together so well.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken thighs
• 2 potatoes
• 1 corn
• 2 cups of pumpkin
• 5 cups of water

Instructions:

1. Chop the potatoes, corn and pumpkin into small pieces.
2. Add all ingredients into a pot of boiling water and let it simmer for 30 minutes.

Nutritions:

• This soup is high in protein and vitamins A and C.

2. Healthy Egg Drop Soup:

China is the home of many delicious foods, but one that takes center stage when it comes to dumplings and other Chinese favorites are egg drop soup. This soup hails from Chef Wu’s family recipe which hearkens back over three hundred years ago! The rich broth made with collagen/activated bone glue-like ingredients such as chicken feet or spine called “funeral paper” in China; these give rise not only tasty meals but also bring good luck through their perceived Youthfulness properties – think about what this would be like if you were still alive after eating some?

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs
• 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
• 5 cups of chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon of salt

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and cornstarch.
2. Pour the mixture into the chicken broth while stirring gently.
3. Add the salt and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

Nutritions:

• This soup is a good source of protein and is low in calories.

3. Healthy Hot And Sour Soup:

Hot and sour soup is a tasty dish that’s enjoyed by many people around the world. There are several different variations on this Chinese classic, but it typically contains rice noodles or bean paste as opposed to vermicelli strings like other types of Asian cuisine does – which makes for an interesting texture in your mouth when you eat them!

Ingredients:

• 5 cups of chicken broth
• 1/2 cup of vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
• 4 eggs,
• 1/2 pound of tofu
• 1/4 pound of pork

Instructions:

1. In a pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
2. Add the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch.
3. Stir until the cornstarch is dissolved.
4. Add the eggs and tofu and let it cook for 3 minutes.
5. Add the pork and let it cook for another 5 minutes.

Nutritions:

• This soup is high in protein and vitamins A and C.

4. Healthy Vegetable Soup:

The first thing that comes to mind when you think about soup is definitely a vegetable based one, and for good reason. This delicious soup can be made with just about any type or combination- including tomatoes.

Ingredients:

• 1 onion
• 1 carrot
• 1 celery stalk
• 1 potato
• 1 cup of cauliflower
• 5 cups of water
• 1 tablespoon of salt

Instructions:

• Chop the onion, carrot, celery, cauliflower and potato into small pieces.
• Add all ingredients into a pot of boiling water.
• Let it simmer for 30 minutes.

Nutritions:

• This soup is low in calories and is a good source of vitamins A and C.

5. Healthy Seafood Soup:

The perfect remedy for a cold winter day, this soup is sure to warm you up from the inside out. Seafood always has been and will be one of my go-to proteins when it comes down to modulation in diet or not.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound of shrimp
• 1/2 pound of crab meat
• 1/4 pound of scallops
• 5 cups of chicken broth
• 1/2 cup of dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon of salt

Instructions:

1. Add the shrimp, crabmeat, and scallops into the chicken broth.
2. Add the dry white wine and salt.
3. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.

Nutritions:

• This soup is a good source of protein and is low in calories.

Benefits of Healthy Chinese Soup Recipes:

• Soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
• Soup can help you stay hydrated.
• Soup can help you lose weight.
• Soup can help you fight off a cold.
• Soup can help you get over a hangover.

Tips About Healthy Chinese Soup Recipes:

• Add more vegetables to your soup to make it more nutritious.
• Season your soup with fresh herbs for more flavor.
• Use low-sodium broth to make your soup healthier.
• Try using a slow cooker to make your soup.

Conclusion 

If you are looking for some delicious, healthy Chinese soup recipes to add to your repertoire, we’ve got you covered. From classic chicken noodle soup to a spicy Sichuan beef and vegetable soup, these recipes will have your taste buds singing with delight. And the best part is that they are all packed with health benefits too! So why not give one or more of them a try today?