Easy Hot And Sour Soup Recipe

Name: Easy Hot And Sour Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken broth; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/4 cup cooked chicken, shredded or; 1/4 cup cooked pork, shredded; 1/2 cup mushroom, thinly sliced; 1/2 tablespoon red chili paste; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 1/3 cup bamboo shoot, julienned; 3 ounces firm tofu, cubed; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; 1 egg, beaten; 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 green onions, sliced

Servings: persons

4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup cooked chicken, shredded or
1/4 cup cooked pork, shredded
1/2 cup mushroom, thinly sliced
1/2 tablespoon red chili paste
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup bamboo shoot, julienned
3 ounces firm tofu, cubed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 egg, beaten
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
2 green onions, sliced

1
Bring chicken broth to a simmer in a 2 qt saucepan. Add soy sauce, chili paste, shredded meat and mushrooms. Simmer for 5 minutes.
2
Add white pepper, vinegar, bamboo shoots and Tofu. Simmer 5 minutes.
3
Combine cornstarch and water, mix well. Add to soup, stirring continuously until thickened. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4
Beat egg in a cup and gradually stir into soup mixture while using a fork to 'thread' the egg.
5
After 30 seconds add green onion and sesame oil, stir well and remove from heat. Serve hot.
6
Note: Chili paste, vinegar and sesame oil can be adjusted to taste. Can also use mushrooms of choice, or whatever is available. The original recipe calls for 'garlic chili paste', but 'Food's' computer would not recognize that.

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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: 4 cups chicken broth, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/4 cup cooked chicken, shredded or, 1/4 cup cooked pork, shredded, and more.

Yes, Easy 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.

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Easy Hot And Sour Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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