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Hot and Sour Soup

Hot and Sour Soup

Hot and Sour Soup is a popular Chinese soup known for its spicy and tangy flavors. It typically includes a combination of vegetables, tofu, and sometimes meat, all cooked in a flavorful broth. This recipe is tailored to serve one person, making it a satisfying and warming meal option.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 1
Calories: The calorie count may vary based on the ingredients used.
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup firm tofu, diced
  • 2 tbsp bamboo shoots, sliced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp chili garlic sauce or Sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Optional garnish: cilantro leaves
Instructions
  1. 1
    In a pot, bring the vegetable or chicken broth to a boil over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add the sliced mushrooms, diced tofu, and bamboo shoots to the boiling broth. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  3. 3
    In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce or Sriracha, grated ginger, sugar, sesame oil, and white pepper.
  4. 4
    Add the sauce mixture to the pot and stir well. Let the soup simmer for a couple of minutes.
  5. 5
    In a separate bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Gradually add the slurry to the soup, stirring continuously until the soup thickens slightly.
  6. 6
    Slowly pour the beaten egg into the soup while stirring gently. This will create ribbons of cooked egg in the soup.
  7. 7
    Add the sliced green onions and cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat and garnish with cilantro leaves if desired.
  8. 8
    Serve the Hot and Sour Soup hot as an appetizer or as a light meal.
Note
  • For a more flavorful broth, you can use homemade vegetable or chicken broth instead of store-bought. Simmering the broth with some aromatics like garlic, ginger, and onion before adding the other ingredients can enhance the flavors.
  • If you prefer a heartier soup, you can add additional ingredients such as cooked shredded chicken, shrimp, or thinly sliced pork.
  • Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce or Sriracha according to your desired level of spiciness. You can start with a small amount and gradually add more if you prefer it hotter.
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