Hot & Sour Soup Recipe

Name: Hot & Sour Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth; 1 cup diced tofu (bean curd); 1 cup sliced green onion (scallions, 2 bunches); 2 tablespoons cornstarch; dried wood ear mushrooms (1 1/2 oz.); ¾ cup dried lily buds; 14 lb lean pork, cut into matchstick strips; ¼ cup bamboo shoot, cut into matchstick strips; 1 ½ cups water; 2 eggs, beaten; 4 tablespoons rice or 4 tablespoons white vinegar; 4 teaspoons pure sesame oil; 116 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less); 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Servings: persons

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 cup diced tofu (bean curd)
1 cup sliced green onion (scallions, 2 bunches)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
dried wood ear mushrooms (1 1/2 oz.)
¾ cup dried lily buds
14 lb lean pork, cut into matchstick strips
¼ cup bamboo shoot, cut into matchstick strips
1 ½ cups water
2 eggs, beaten
4 tablespoons rice or 4 tablespoons white vinegar
4 teaspoons pure sesame oil
116 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less)
2 tablespoons soy sauce

1
In a large bowl soak the dried woodear mushrooms in hot water at least 1 hour or until soft.
2
In a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, heat broth, pork, bamboo shoots, softened woodear mushrooms, dried lily buds, tofu and green onions.
3
In a small cup blend the cornstarch smoothly with water.
4
Gradually stir the cornstarch mixture into the broth mixture.
5
Heat to boiling, stirring constantly until mixture thickens slightly.
6
Remove from heat.
7
Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the soup, while stirring gently in one direction.
8
Stir in the remaining ingredients before serving.

4144

kcal

Calories

234

Fat

Carbs

453

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth, 1 cup diced tofu (bean curd), 1 cup sliced green onion (scallions, 2 bunches), 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 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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