Hot and Sour Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Hot and Sour Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 750 ml chicken stock; 600 ml water; 200 grams Sliced fresh Mushrooms; 50 grams Bamboo Shoots; 3 slice Fresh Ginger Root; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 2 tsp soy sauce; 2 Chopped Spring Onions; 1/4 tbsp Crushed Chillies; 500 grams Skinless boneless chicken breast cut into strips; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 6 tbsp White Wine Vinegar; 4 tbsp cornstarch; 1 egg, beaten; bunch Of Freshly chopped Coriander

Servings: persons

750 ml chicken stock
600 ml water
200 grams Sliced fresh Mushrooms
50 grams Bamboo Shoots
3 slice Fresh Ginger Root
2 clove garlic, crushed
2 tsp soy sauce
2 Chopped Spring Onions
1/4 tbsp Crushed Chillies
500 grams Skinless boneless chicken breast cut into strips
1 tbsp sesame oil
6 tbsp White Wine Vinegar
4 tbsp cornstarch
1 egg, beaten
bunch Of Freshly chopped Coriander

1
In a saucepan, combine the chicken stock , water, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, root ginger, garlic, soy sauce and crushed chillies.
2
Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer while you assemble the rest of the ingredients.
3
Place the chicken strips into a bowl and toss with the sesame oil to coat.
4
In a separate bowl, stir together the cornflour and vinegar, and set aside.
5
Increase the heat under the stock to medium high, and return to a rolling boil.
6
Add the Chicken.
7
Return to the boil, and drizzle in the egg to create long strands of egg.
8
Stir in vinegar and cornflour.
9
Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked trough and the soup has thickened a little.
10
Serve garnished with coriander

698

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

103

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 750 ml chicken stock, 600 ml water, 200 grams Sliced fresh Mushrooms, 50 grams Bamboo Shoots, and more.

Yes, Hot and Sour Chicken 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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Hot and Sour Chicken Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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