Chinese Hot and Sour Pork Soup

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 1 ingredient. The key ingredients include: ["8 cups rich chicken broth", "1 can condensed chicken broth", "1/3# raw pork or sausage. (If using loin meat, julienne. If using sausage, saute before adding to soup)", "2 T. each minced garlic and red chile paste (I ended up adding much more of the red chile paste)", "2-4 T. soy sauce. (Start with less and add more to taste)", "3 T. corn starch stirred into 2 T. water", "1/2 to 1 cup bamboo shoots, julienned", "1/2 - 1 cup coarsely chopped water chestnuts", "1/2 cup julienned carrots", "1 cup shitake mushrooms, sliced and stems removed", "1 cup dried wood ear mushrooms, soaked in warm water, and sliced. (I used more, because we like them more than shitake)", "1 12 oz package of firm tofu, cut into slices about 1/2"" by 1"".

Yes, Chinese Hot and Sour Pork Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.