Hot and Sour Soup

Hot and Sour Soup is a classic Chinese dish that combines the bold flavors of heat and tang with a delightful mix of textures. This warming soup is ideal for dinner, featuring a rich broth with tofu, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and a delicate touch of vinegar. It's both comforting and invigorating, making it a perfect choice for any occasion.

30 min total Base: 4 servings 180 cal total

Submitted by Mystery Chef AI

Ingredients

Adjust Servings4 servings

1Base: 4 servings32

Fixed ingredients: Chicken broth, Fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced, Tofu, firm, cubed, Bamboo shoots, sliced, Cornstarch, Water, Soy sauce, Rice vinegar, White pepper, Chili paste or sauce, Egg, beaten, Green onions, chopped, Sesame oil — quantities stay the same regardless of serving count.

Chicken broth

4 cups(fixed)

Fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced

1 cup(fixed)

Tofu, firm, cubed

1 cup(fixed)

Bamboo shoots, sliced

1 cup(fixed)

Cornstarch

2 tablespoons(fixed)

Water

0.25 cup(fixed)

Soy sauce

3 tablespoons(fixed)

Rice vinegar

2 tablespoons(fixed)

White pepper

1 teaspoon(fixed)

Chili paste or sauce

1 tablespoon(fixed)

Egg, beaten

1 large(fixed)

Green onions, chopped

0.5 cup(fixed)

Sesame oil

1 teaspoon(fixed)

Instructions

In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat.

Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms, cubed tofu, and bamboo shoots to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the mushrooms soften.

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water to create a slurry. Gradually stir this mixture into the simmering broth until the soup thickens slightly.

Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, white pepper, and chili paste. Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more vinegar or chili paste if desired.

Slowly drizzle the beaten egg into the soup while stirring gently to create egg ribbons. Remove from heat, and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame oil before serving.

💡 Chef's Tip

For added depth of flavor, let the soup simmer a little longer and adjust the vinegar and chili paste to your taste preferences.

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