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Hot and Sour Soup

25-Minute Hot and Sour Soup That Outshines Takeout


  • Author: memorecipes.com
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A spicy and tangy soup with a mix of mushrooms, tofu, and bamboo shoots in a savory broth.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup tofu, diced
  • 1/4 cup bamboo shoots, sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp chili paste
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)

Instructions

  1. Heat the broth in a pot over medium heat.
  2. Add mushrooms, tofu, and bamboo shoots. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, sugar, and white pepper.
  4. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the soup to thicken it.
  5. Slowly drizzle in the beaten egg while stirring to create ribbons.
  6. Garnish with green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust chili paste for more or less spice.
  • Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
  • Add shredded chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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