Oriental Hot'n Sour Soup Recipe

Name: Oriental Hot'n Sour Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups chicken broth; 8 slices fresh gingerroot, 1/8 inch thick; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorn; 6 large green onions, cut to 1 inch lengths; 1 large sweet red pepper, seeded and sliced; 1 cup fresh button mushroom, sliced; ½ cup bamboo shoot; ½ cup rice wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons sesame oil

Servings: persons

1
In a large cooking pot, add chicken broth, sliced ginger root, peppercorns and bring to boil.
2
Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
3
Strain broth and discard ginger root and peppercorns.
4
Return strained broth to cooking pot.
5
Add sliced green onions, sliced red sweet pepper, sliced mushrooms, bamboo shoots, rice wine vinegar, chili powder and sesame oil.
6
Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are just tender crisp.
7
Serve in soup bowls.
8
If desired, serve this soup over cooked white or brown rice.

949

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

154

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.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups chicken broth, 8 slices fresh gingerroot, 1/8 inch thick, 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorn, 6 large green onions, cut to 1 inch lengths, and more.

Yes, Oriental Hot'n 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Oriental Hot'n Sour Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions