Hot and Sour Soup with Chicken and Eggs Recipe

Name: Hot and Sour Soup with Chicken and Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 each chicken breasts; 4 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 6 cups water; 3/4 teaspoon white pepper ground; 1/4 pound snow pea pods; 1 each sweet red bell peppers; 8 ounces bamboo shoots; 2 each chicken bouillon cubes; 1 pound tofu; ⅓ cup cornstarch; 2 large eggs

Servings: persons

4 each chicken breasts
4 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 cups water
3/4 teaspoon white pepper ground
1/4 pound snow pea pods
1 each sweet red bell peppers
8 ounces bamboo shoots
2 each chicken bouillon cubes
1 pound tofu
⅓ cup cornstarch
2 large eggs

1
Cut the chicken into 18 in.
2
slices.
3
Stir the chicken slices with 1 tablespoon soy sauce in a bowl.
4
Cook chicken in oil in 5 qt.
5
dutch oven until tender - about 3 min.
6
Remove the chicken, add the remaining soy sauce to pan with next seven ingredients, and heat to boiling, stirring frequently.
7
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 min.
8
or until veg.
9
are tender.
10
Add chicken and tofu, bring to boil over medium heat.
11
Stir cornstarch and 13 cup water in small bowl until smooth.
12
Gradually add the mixture to the simmering soup until slightly thickened and smooth.
13
Beat the eggs in a small bowl and slowly pour into soup, stirring gently until set.

409

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 each chicken breasts, 4 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 6 cups water, and more.

Yes, Hot and Sour Soup with Chicken and Eggs 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 with Chicken and Eggs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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