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Chinese Hot and Sour Soup

Comforting Chinese Hot and Sour Soup in Just 25 Minutes

A warm, comforting dish with shiitake mushrooms and tofu in a spicy, tangy broth. Perfect for chilly nights and customizable for dietary needs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Broth
  • 6 cups chicken broth substitute with vegetable broth for vegetarian version
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce tamari recommended for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons black vinegar
Vegetables
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms sliced; can substitute with cremini or button mushrooms
  • 1 cup bamboo shoots julienned; canned or water chestnuts are alternatives
Protein
  • 1 cup tofu cubed; use firm or silken tofu, or tempeh as an alternative
Thickening
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch create a slurry with water
Garnish and Flavor
  • 2 large beaten eggs drizzle slowly while stirring for ribbons
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper adjust based on heat preference
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste or dried chili
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil stir in at the end
Final Touches
  • 1 bunch green onions sliced; to garnish

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Broth Preparation
  1. In a large pot, pour in 6 cups of chicken broth and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 cup of sliced shiitake mushrooms and 1 cup of julienned bamboo shoots to the boiling broth.
  3. Stir in 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of black vinegar, 1 teaspoon of white pepper, and 1 tablespoon of chili paste.
  4. Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of cold water to create a slurry.
  5. Lower the heat and slowly drizzle in 2 beaten eggs while continuously stirring the soup.
  6. Carefully add 1 cup of cubed firm or silken tofu to the pot.
  7. Remove the pot from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, then garnish with sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Customize your soup by adjusting the sourness and spiciness according to your taste.

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