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: 3 dried shiitake mushrooms; 1 dried wood ear mushrooms; 1 ounce dried bean thread noodles; 4 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 ounce boneless lean pork, cut into thin strips; ¼ cup carrot, cut into thin strips; 4 ounces soft tofu, drained and cut into 1/4-inch strips; 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in; 3 tablespoons water; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2 green onions, trimmed and cut diagonally into thin strips

Servings: persons

3 dried shiitake mushrooms
1 dried wood ear mushrooms
1 ounce dried bean thread noodles
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 ounce boneless lean pork, cut into thin strips
¼ cup carrot, cut into thin strips
4 ounces soft tofu, drained and cut into 1/4-inch strips
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in
3 tablespoons water
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 green onions, trimmed and cut diagonally into thin strips

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["Pour enough warm water over the dried mushrooms in a medium bowl to cover them completely.", "Soak until softened, about 20 minutes.", "While mushrooms are soaking, pour enough warm water over the noodles in a separate bowl to cover completely.", "Soak until softened, about 10 minutes.", "Drain thoroughly then cut into 4"" sections.", "Drain the mushrooms.", "Cut off and discard stems of shitake mushrooms.", "Thinly slice the mushrooms.", "Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a large sauce pan/pot.", "Stir in the mushrooms, pork, and carrots.", "Simmer for 2 minutes.", "Stir in the noodles, tofu, vinegar, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, sugar, and pepper.", "Simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes.", "Pour in the dissolved cornstarch and cook, stirring, until the soup boils and thickens, about 1 minute.", "Slowly pour in the egg, stirring the soup in a circular motion to create egg flowers."]

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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

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.

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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: 3 dried shiitake mushrooms, 1 dried wood ear mushrooms, 1 ounce dried bean thread noodles, 4 cups low sodium chicken broth, 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.

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Hot and Sour Soup

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