Chinese Hot Sour Soup Recipe

Name: Chinese Hot 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 ol; 4 c. chicken broth; 1 (8 oz.) can bamboo shoots, drained; 1 (3 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained; 2 Tbsp. vinegar; 1 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. white pepper (or more to taste); 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; 2 Tbsp. cold water; 1 egg, well beaten

Servings: persons

4 oz. lean boneless pork
1 Tbsp. cooking ol
4 c. chicken broth
1 (8 oz.) can bamboo shoots, drained
1 (3 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained
2 Tbsp. vinegar
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper (or more to taste)
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. cold water
1 egg, well beaten

1
Slice pork thinly into bite-size pieces.
2
In 2-quart saucepan cook pork pieces in hot oil until lightly browned.
3
Drain and set aside.
4
In same saucepan bring chicken broth to boiling.
5
Add pork, bamboo shoots and mushrooms.
6
Simmer 5 minutes.
7
Add vinegar, soy sauce, salt and pepper.
8
Blend together cornstarch and water; stir into soup.
9
Cook and stir until slightly thick and bubbly.
10
Stir broth to swirl; pour the egg into center of swirl. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes more.
11
Garnish with chopped green onions.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 oz. lean boneless pork, 1 Tbsp. cooking ol, 4 c. chicken broth, 1 (8 oz.) can bamboo shoots, drained, and more.

Yes, Chinese Hot 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 Sour Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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