Hot and Sour Leftover Soup Recipe

Name: Hot and Sour Leftover Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef consomme; 10 12 ounces water, added to prepare the consomme; 3 chicken bouillon cubes; 3 cups water; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup leek, chopped; ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped; ⅛ cup white vinegar; ¼ cup lime juice; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 8 ounces extra firm tofu, drained and cubed; 2 egg whites, medium; 1 tablespoon garlic salt

Servings: persons

1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef consomme
10 12 ounces water, added to prepare the consomme
3 chicken bouillon cubes
3 cups water
1 carrot, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 cup leek, chopped
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
⅛ cup white vinegar
¼ cup lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
8 ounces extra firm tofu, drained and cubed
2 egg whites, medium
1 tablespoon garlic salt

1
Mix the water, consomme and bullion in a soup pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
2
Add carrot, bell pepper, leeks, and parsley to the boiling broth, and continue to boil.
3
After 5 minutes, add vinegar, lime juice and soy sauce.
4
Continue to boil until carrots are tender.
5
Add tofu and garlic salt to soup, and bring back to a boil for 3 minutes or so.
6
Lower heat to medium, and drizzle egg whites into soup.
7
Simmer until egg whites are firm.
8
Serve hot.
9
I had mine over a small quantity of whole wheat pasta, and that was pretty good.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef consomme, 10 12 ounces water, added to prepare the consomme, 3 chicken bouillon cubes, 3 cups water, and more.

Yes, Hot and Sour Leftover 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 Leftover Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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