Fennel tofu soup

Fennel tofu soup

Overview

Fennel is rich in vitamins B1, B2, C, PP, carotene and cellulose. What gives it a special spicy smell is fennel oil, which can stimulate the nerves and blood vessels of the gastrointestinal tract and has the effect of strengthening the stomach and regulating qi, so it is an excellent vegetable to go with meat and fat. In addition to the functions of increasing nutrition, helping digestion, and increasing appetite, tofu is also very beneficial to the growth and development of teeth and bones. It can increase the iron content in the blood during hematopoietic function. Tofu does not contain cholesterol and is a medicinal delicacy for patients with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, arteriosclerosis, and coronary heart disease. It is also a good nutritional supplement for children, the sick and the elderly.

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Steps

  1. Remove old leaves and roots from fennel and wash them in water.

    Fennel tofu soup step 1

  2. Cut the washed fennel into 4 cm long pieces and set aside.

    Fennel tofu soup step 2

  3. Cut the tofu into small pieces and blanch it in a pot of boiling water for one minute to remove some of the beany smell.

    Fennel tofu soup step 3

  4. Heat the soup pot, add an appropriate amount of water to boil, and add Shi Yunsheng's concentrated chicken stock.

    Fennel tofu soup step 4

  5. Add three slices of ginger.

    Fennel tofu soup step 5

  6. Add tofu and boil for one minute.

    Fennel tofu soup step 6

  7. Add fennel and cook.

    Fennel tofu soup step 7

  8. Add a little salt to taste.

    Fennel tofu soup step 8