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Hot and Sour Soup

Hot and Sour Soup

  • Author: Crystal
  • Total Time: 35
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This authentic Hot and Sour Soup delivers the perfect balance of tangy and spicy flavors in every spoonful. Packed with earthy shiitake mushrooms, tender tofu, and aromatic spices, this restaurant-quality soup comes together in just 35 minutes for the ultimate comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 8 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms (or baby bella mushrooms), thinly-sliced with stems discarded
  • 1 (8-ounce) can bamboo shoots, drained (optional)
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar, or more to taste
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs, whisked
  • 8 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • Kosher salt and white pepper (or black pepper)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring broth to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in bamboo shoots, rice vinegar, soy sauce, ground ginger, and chili garlic sauce. Simmer for 3 minutes.
  3. Mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water to make a slurry. Gradually whisk into soup and cook until thickened (2-3 minutes).
  4. Slowly drizzle whisked eggs into soup while stirring in a circular motion to create ribbons.
  5. Gently fold in tofu cubes and cook for 2 minutes to heat through.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in green onions and sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Tip: For extra heat, add an extra teaspoon of chili garlic sauce. Substitution: Chicken can replace tofu for non-vegetarian version. Storage: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 4 days. The flavors intensify overnight! For gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: B
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 62mg

Keywords: hot and sour soup, Chinese soup, spicy soup

Find it online: https://crystalrecipes.com/hot-and-sour-soup-recipe/