Hot & Sour Soup Recipe

Name: Hot & Sour Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Peanut Oil; 1 teaspoon Ginger, Finely Chopped; 3 cups, ½ tablespoons, 2-1/2 teaspoons, 1-5/8 pinches Vegetable Stock; 7 ounces, weight Rice Noodles; 1 Tablespoon Oyster Sauce; 1 teaspoon Dark Soy Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce; 1 whole Thick Red Hot Chili Pepper, Deseeded And Thinly Sliced; 2 whole Small Garlic Cloves, Minced; 10 whole Tiger Shrimp, Tails On; 1 whole Lime, Juiced; 1 pinch Sugar; 2 whole Green Onions, Thinly Sliced; 1/4 cups Cilantro Leaves, Plus Extra For Garnish; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Peanut Oil
1 teaspoon Ginger, Finely Chopped
3 cups, ½ tablespoons, 2-1/2 teaspoons, 1-5/8 pinches Vegetable Stock
7 ounces, weight Rice Noodles
1 Tablespoon Oyster Sauce
1 teaspoon Dark Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce
1 whole Thick Red Hot Chili Pepper, Deseeded And Thinly Sliced
2 whole Small Garlic Cloves, Minced
10 whole Tiger Shrimp, Tails On
1 whole Lime, Juiced
1 pinch Sugar
2 whole Green Onions, Thinly Sliced
1/4 cups Cilantro Leaves, Plus Extra For Garnish
Salt And Pepper, to taste

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1. Add the oil to a large saucepan and add in the ginger over high heat. Fry for a few seconds and then pour in the vegetable stock.
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2. Bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer for 10 minutes.
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While the stock heats up, cook the rice noodles according to package directions. For large noodles, boil for 6 minutes and then drain. Keep warm.
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3. Add the oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, hot chili pepper and garlic to the stock and reduce heat, simmering for 5 minutes. Add in the shrimp and continue simmering for a further 5 minutes, until the shrimp is cooked.
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4.Add the lime juice, sugar, green onions and cilantro to. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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5. Run the noodles under hot water to prevent sticking and divide among two bowls. Remove the shrimp from the soup and set aside for a moment. Pour the stock over top of the noodles and arrange the shrimp on top. Add a bit of fresh cilantro on top to garnish.

675

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Peanut Oil, 1 teaspoon Ginger, Finely Chopped, 3 cups, ½ tablespoons, 2-1/2 teaspoons, 1-5/8 pinches Vegetable Stock, 7 ounces, weight Rice Noodles, 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.

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Hot & Sour Soup

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