Mandarin Hot and Sour Soup Recipe

Name: Mandarin Hot and Sour Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups stock; 1/4 pound pork lean; 1/4 cup bamboo shoots; 3 each mushrooms; 2 tablespoons mushrooms, button; 1 slice ham cooked; 4 tablespoons vinegar; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari; 2 large eggs beaten

Servings: persons

8 cups stock
1/4 pound pork lean
1/4 cup bamboo shoots
3 each mushrooms
2 tablespoons mushrooms, button
1 slice ham cooked
4 tablespoons vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari
2 large eggs beaten

1
Bring soup stock to a boil, add shredded pork, black mushrooms and wood ears.
2
Cook 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Add remainder of ingredients and seasonings (except cornstarch, eggs, and green onion) reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
4
Thicken with cornstarch and turn off heat.
5
Slowly pour in beaten eggs in a thin stream while stirring.
6
Serve immediately.
7
Garnish with green onion.
8
If soup is to be prepared ahead of time, do not add cornstarch and eggs until serving time.
9
Otherwise the egg will be overcooked and spoil the appearance.
10
Soup should be quite hot and sour.
11
Adjust the hotness with varying amount of white pepper and the sourness with different amounts of vinegar.

212

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups stock, 1/4 pound pork lean, 1/4 cup bamboo shoots, 3 each mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Mandarin 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.

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Mandarin Hot and Sour Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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