Chinese Hot And Sour Soup Recipe

Name: Chinese Hot And Sour Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 oz. lean boneless pork; 1 Tbsp. cooking oil (Chinese hot oil to taste); 4 c. chicken or vegetable bouillon; 1 (8 oz.) can bamboo shoots and water chestnuts; 1 (3 oz.) can sliced mushrooms; 2 Tbsp. vinegar; 1 Tbsp. soy sauce (lite); 1/4 tsp. white or black pepper; 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; 2 Tbsp. cold water; 1 egg, well beaten

Servings: persons

4 oz. lean boneless pork
1 Tbsp. cooking oil (Chinese hot oil to taste)
4 c. chicken or vegetable bouillon
1 (8 oz.) can bamboo shoots and water chestnuts
1 (3 oz.) can sliced mushrooms
2 Tbsp. vinegar
1 Tbsp. soy sauce (lite)
1/4 tsp. white or black pepper
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. cold water
1 egg, well beaten

1
Drain all canned items.
2
Slice pork into tiny pieces.
3
Lightly brown meat in oil in 3-quart pan.
4
Drain and set aside.
5
In same pan, bring broth to boil.
6
Add pork, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts and mushrooms.
7
Simmer 5 minutes.
8
Add vinegar, soy sauce, salt and pepper.
9
Blend cornstarch and water; stir into soup.
10
Stir until slightly thickened and bubbly.
11
Stir soup to swirl; pour beaten egg into center of swirl; cook 2 more minutes.

557

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 oz. lean boneless pork, 1 Tbsp. cooking oil (Chinese hot oil to taste), 4 c. chicken or vegetable bouillon, 1 (8 oz.) can bamboo shoots and water chestnuts, and more.

Yes, Chinese Hot And Sour 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chinese Hot And Sour Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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