Hot And Sour Soup Recipe

Name: Hot And Sour Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. Woodear strips, soaked in water about 4 hours; 1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms; 5 oz. bean curd (about 1/3 of a 1 lb. pkg. cut in thin 1-inch slices); 1/2 c. bamboo shoots; 2 tsp. salt; 2 1/2 Tbsp. sugar; 4 1/2 Tbsp. soy sauce; 3/4 tsp. white pepper; 3/4 tsp. Chinese red hot pepper sauce; 10 Tbsp. vinegar; 1/2 tsp. sesame oil; 1 Tbsp. cornstarch, blended with 4 Tbsp. water; 1/2 c. thin strips of fresh pork; 3 or 4 beaten eggs; 10 c. chicken broth; chopped green onions for garnish, if desired

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. Woodear strips, soaked in water about 4 hours
1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
5 oz. bean curd (about 1/3 of a 1 lb. pkg. cut in thin 1-inch slices)
1/2 c. bamboo shoots
2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 Tbsp. sugar
4 1/2 Tbsp. soy sauce
3/4 tsp. white pepper
3/4 tsp. Chinese red hot pepper sauce
10 Tbsp. vinegar
1/2 tsp. sesame oil
1 Tbsp. cornstarch, blended with 4 Tbsp. water
1/2 c. thin strips of fresh pork
3 or 4 beaten eggs
10 c. chicken broth
chopped green onions for garnish, if desired

1
Heat chicken broth to boiling.
2
Add pork strips, bamboo shoots, Woodear (drained), bean curd and mushrooms.
3
Return to boiling and add salt, soy sauce, sugar, white pepper, red pepper sauce and vinegar, stirring all along.
4
Continue boiling for a total cooking time of 20 minutes.
5
Stir in cornstarch mixture and keep stirring until soup is thickened.
6
Pour beaten eggs gently over the top.
7
Turn off the heat and stir eggs gently into soup. Add sesame oil.
8
Spoon into bowls and serve topped with chopped green onions, if desired.

1249

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

206

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. Woodear strips, soaked in water about 4 hours, 1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms, 5 oz. bean curd (about 1/3 of a 1 lb. pkg. cut in thin 1-inch slices), 1/2 c. bamboo shoots, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hot And Sour Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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