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: 2 tablespoons tree ears; 5 Chinese mushrooms; 1/4 cup tiger lily shreds; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1/2 cup shredded pork; 4 cups pork stock; 5 scallions; 1/4 cup bamboo shoots; 1 tablespoon pickled mustard greens, thinly sliced; 6 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon MSG, if desired; 3 tablespoons light soy; 8 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup diced bean curd; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons tree ears
5 Chinese mushrooms
1/4 cup tiger lily shreds
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 cup shredded pork
4 cups pork stock
5 scallions
1/4 cup bamboo shoots
1 tablespoon pickled mustard greens, thinly sliced
6 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon MSG, if desired
3 tablespoons light soy
8 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup diced bean curd
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon sesame oil

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["Soak 2 tablespoons of tree ears in 1 cup of boiling water for 20 minutes.", "Soak 5 Chinese mushrooms in 1 cup boiling water for 20 minutes.", "Soak 1/4 cup tiger lily shreds in 1 cup of boiling water for 20 minutes.", "Drain and set aside.", "Saute 2 cloves minced garlic in 2 tablespoons of peanut oil for 2 minutes over medium heat in a soup pot.", "Add 1/2 cup shredded pork and saute for 2 minutes.", "Add 4 cups pork stock, the tree ears, mushrooms, and tiger lily shreds, 3 scallions (in 1"" lengths), 1/4 cup bamboo shoots, 1 tablespoon thinly-sliced, pickled mustard greens.", "Add 6 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon MSG, 3 teaspoons light soy.", "Mix together 8 tablespoons cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water and add to boiling soup.", "Simmer for 1/2 hour.", "Before serving, add 1/2 cup diced bean curd, add 1 egg (lightly beaten).", "Remove from heat, add 1 tablespoon sesame oil.", "Serve in 4 bowls, top each with 1/2 scallion, minced."]

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons tree ears, 5 Chinese mushrooms, 1/4 cup tiger lily shreds, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 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.

Hot and Sour Soup

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