Chinese: Hot and Sour Soup with Tofu Recipe

Name: Chinese: Hot and Sour Soup with Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 large sweet red bell peppers cored, seeded, cut into strips; 1 bunch scallions, spring or green onions cut; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups vegetable stock vegetable stock or water; 2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 pound snow pea pods; 1 pound tofu firm, drained, cut up

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large sweet red bell peppers cored, seeded, cut into strips
1 bunch scallions, spring or green onions cut
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups vegetable stock vegetable stock or water
2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 pound snow pea pods
1 pound tofu firm, drained, cut up

1
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Add peppera snd onion; stir fry about 5 minutes.
3
Add chicken broth, vegetable stock and soy sauce.
4
Bring to boiling.
5
Lower heat; simmer for about 5 minutes.
6
Stir together vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, cornstarch, water and sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth.
7
Add to soup with fresh snow peas; cook for about 5 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
8
Add tofu, frozen snow peas if using, and water chestnuts.
9
Gently heat through.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 large sweet red bell peppers cored, seeded, cut into strips, 1 bunch scallions, spring or green onions cut, 2 cups chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Chinese: Hot and Sour Soup with Tofu 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.

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Chinese: Hot and Sour Soup with Tofu

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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