Classic Hot and Sour Soup Recipe

Name: Classic Hot and Sour Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces dried shiitake mushrooms; 10 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/3 cup chopped fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/4 pound very thinly sliced and julienned pork loin or tenderloin; 6 to 8 ounces tofu, cubed or crumbled; 1/4 cup lime juice; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons mushroom flavored soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; Hot chile oil, for drizzling; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions

Servings: persons

2 ounces dried shiitake mushrooms
10 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup chopped fresh ginger
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 pound very thinly sliced and julienned pork loin or tenderloin
6 to 8 ounces tofu, cubed or crumbled
1/4 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons mushroom flavored soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Hot chile oil, for drizzling
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions

1
Combine shiitake mushrooms and 3 cups of the chicken stock in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.
2
Remove from heat and let stand until mushrooms are tender and broth is flavorful, about 30 minutes.
3
Remove mushrooms and discard stems.
4
Thinly slice caps and reserve.
5
Strain broth through a fine mesh sieve, combine with the remaining chicken stock and set aside.
6
In a medium saucepan heat the vegetable oil and, when hot, add the ginger, garlic and crushed red pepper; cook for 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
7
Add the chicken stock and reserved shiitakes and bring to a simmer.
8
Cook for 30 minutes.
9
Add the pork and tofu and stir to combine.
10
In a small bowl or cup, combine the lime juice and cornstarch and stir until smooth.
11
Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the hot soup and bring to a boil.
12
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
13
Add the soy sauce and sesame oil and serve the soup, drizzled with hot chile oil, to taste, and garnished with some of the sliced scallions.

1220

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

196

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces dried shiitake mushrooms, 10 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/3 cup chopped fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Classic 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.

Classic Hot and Sour Soup

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