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: 4 dried Chinese black mushrooms; 4 dried shiitake mushrooms; 1/4 cup dried Chinese lily buds (flowers optional); 5 cups chicken stock; 1 teaspoon salt; 8 ounces fresh firm tofu, cut into thin strips or small cubes; 2 baby bok choy thinly sliced; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 pound lean pork, cut into thin strips or 1 (4-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into thin strips; 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup stock to form paste; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon chili paste or cracked black pepper; 2 thinly slivered scallions (green and white parts); 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Servings: persons

4 dried Chinese black mushrooms
4 dried shiitake mushrooms
1/4 cup dried Chinese lily buds (flowers optional)
5 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt
8 ounces fresh firm tofu, cut into thin strips or small cubes
2 baby bok choy thinly sliced
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 pound lean pork, cut into thin strips or 1 (4-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup stock to form paste
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chili paste or cracked black pepper
2 thinly slivered scallions (green and white parts)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

1
Soak mushrooms and lily flowers in boiling hot water for 20 minutes.
2
Drain and reserve soaking liquid.
3
In a large pot, combine soaking liquid and chicken stock.
4
Bring to a boil and season with salt.
5
Simmer 5 minutes, add tofu, exotic mushrooms and bok choy.
6
Slowly add egg to soup, stirring gently.
7
Then add pork or chicken.
8
Cover and cook about 5 minutes.
9
Stir a little of the hot stock into cornstarch paste and add this mixture to the soup.
10
Cook another 2 minutes.
11
Stir in sesame oil, vinegar, and chili paste or black pepper.
12
Sprinkle with scallions and cilantro, serve immediately

739

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

120

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 dried Chinese black mushrooms, 4 dried shiitake mushrooms, 1/4 cup dried Chinese lily buds (flowers optional), 5 cups chicken stock, 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

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions