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: 8 dried Chinese mushrooms, drained, stem removed and sliced thinly; 1/2 lb shrimp, cooked, shelled and deveined; 7 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup Chinese wine; 4 teaspoons light soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon chili sauce; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 lb cooked ham, finely sliced; 4 ounces water chestnuts, drained, sliced (optional); 1/2 red bell pepper, finely sliced (optional); 2 teaspoons vinegar; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon water; 8 spring onions; 1/2 lb bean curd, cubed (optional)

Servings: persons

8 dried Chinese mushrooms, drained, stem removed and sliced thinly
1/2 lb shrimp, cooked, shelled and deveined
7 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup Chinese wine
4 teaspoons light soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili sauce
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1/4 lb cooked ham, finely sliced
4 ounces water chestnuts, drained, sliced (optional)
1/2 red bell pepper, finely sliced (optional)
2 teaspoons vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
8 spring onions
1/2 lb bean curd, cubed (optional)

1
Combine chicken broth, wine and sauces in large pan until boiling.
2
Stir in blended cornstarch and water slowly.
3
Add mushrooms, ham, chestnuts and bell pepper to pot and simmer for 5 minutes.
4
Add vinegar and sesame oil to pot.
5
Lightly beat egg and 1 tbsp of water. Add to soup while stirring constantly.
6
Add spring onions, shrimps and beancurds. Simmer for 1 minute.
7
Scoop into soup bowls and serve hot.

1016

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

160

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 dried Chinese mushrooms, drained, stem removed and sliced thinly, 1/2 lb shrimp, cooked, shelled and deveined, 7 cups chicken broth, 1/2 cup Chinese wine, 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.

Chinese Hot & Sour Soup

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