Hot Sour Soup Recipe

Name: Hot Sour Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 c. chicken stock; 1/4 lb. pork, slivered; 4 dried mushrooms (pre-soaked); 1/2 c. bamboo shoots; 10 shelled shrimp; 1 tsp. soy sauce; 1/2 tsp. sherry; 2 Tbsp. white vinegar; 1/2 tsp. white pepper; 1/2 soybean cake, cut in 1-inch cubes; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch, in 1/4 c. water; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 1 tsp. sesame oil; 2 green onions with tops, cut in 1 1/2-inch lengths

Servings: persons

4 c. chicken stock
1/4 lb. pork, slivered
4 dried mushrooms (pre-soaked)
1/2 c. bamboo shoots
10 shelled shrimp
1 tsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. sherry
2 Tbsp. white vinegar
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1/2 soybean cake, cut in 1-inch cubes
2 Tbsp. cornstarch, in 1/4 c. water
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. sesame oil
2 green onions with tops, cut in 1 1/2-inch lengths

1
Bring chicken stock to a boil; add pork.
2
Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
3
Skim off foam and add thinly sliced mushrooms and bamboo shoots, shrimp, soy sauce, salt and sherry. Simmer 5 minutes.
4
Add vinegar, pepper and bean cake (tofu).
5
Cook 3 minutes.
6
Add cornstarch mixture to soup, stirring gently, for 1 minute.
7
Continue stirring, while slowly adding eggs, in threads. Stir in sesame oil and sprinkle with green onions.

867

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

152

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.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 c. chicken stock, 1/4 lb. pork, slivered, 4 dried mushrooms (pre-soaked), 1/2 c. bamboo shoots, and more.

Yes, Hot 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 Sour Soup

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