Dinner Tonight: Easy Hot And Sour Soup Recipe

Name: Dinner Tonight: Easy Hot And Sour Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 dried shiitake mushrooms; 1/2 package firm tofu, cut into 1 inch long by 1/4 inch thick strips; 1/2 cup canned bamboo shoots, sliced into matchsticks; 1/4 pound boneless pork, cut into 1/2 inch long by 1/4 inch wide strips; 1 quart chicken stock; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper; 3 tablespoon white vinegar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 egg, lightly beaten; Sesame oil; 1 scallion, minced

Servings: persons

6 dried shiitake mushrooms
1/2 package firm tofu, cut into 1 inch long by 1/4 inch thick strips
1/2 cup canned bamboo shoots, sliced into matchsticks
1/4 pound boneless pork, cut into 1/2 inch long by 1/4 inch wide strips
1 quart chicken stock
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
3 tablespoon white vinegar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 egg, lightly beaten
Sesame oil
1 scallion, minced

1
Toss the mushrooms into a bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside for a few minutes. Remove the mushrooms and slice thinly. Reserve the mushroom liquid.
2
Meanwhile, pour the chicken stock and soy sauce into a large pot along with the salt. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. When it reaches a boil, add the sliced mushrooms, the mushroom liquid, bamboo shoots, and pork. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 3 minutes.
3
Toss in the tofu, white pepper, and vinegar. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Whisk together the cornstarch with 4 tablespoons of cold water. When pot is boiling, add the cornstarch slurry and stir well until thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and add the egg. Stir gently until it is incorporated.
4
Serve the soup with a drizzle of sesame oil and a sprinkling of scallion.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 dried shiitake mushrooms, 1/2 package firm tofu, cut into 1 inch long by 1/4 inch thick strips, 1/2 cup canned bamboo shoots, sliced into matchsticks, 1/4 pound boneless pork, cut into 1/2 inch long by 1/4 inch wide strips, and more.

Yes, Dinner Tonight: Easy Hot And Sour Soup Recipe 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!