Comforting Chinese-Style Hot and Sour Soup Your New Favorite Dish

A comforting bowl of Chinese-Style Hot and Sour Soup that offers a spicy, tangy hug in a bowl, perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: APPETIZERS

Cuisine: Chinese

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

4 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
3 tablespoons Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar

For the Vegetables

1 cup Sliced Mushrooms dried mushrooms can be used after soaking
1 cup Bamboo Shoots or sliced water chestnuts
1 bunch Chopped Green Onions or chives/cilantro

For the Protein

1 cup Tofu cubed

For the Soup Enrichment

1 large Beaten Egg whisk until pale

For Thickening and Spice

2 tablespoons Cornstarch make a slurry with water
1 tablespoon Chili Paste adjust to taste

Equipment

Large pot

Method

How to Make Chinese-Style Hot and Sour Soup

In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a rolling boil.
Add the sliced mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and cubed tofu to the pot; allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili paste.
Mix cornstarch with a small amount of water to create a slurry. Add it to the soup, stirring continuously.
Slowly pour the beaten egg into the soup while stirring gently to create ribbons.
Sprinkle the chopped green onions over the soup just before serving and ladle into bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Enjoy the soup with crusty bread or other sides for a complete meal.

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