Sam's Sweet-And-Hot Soup Recipe

Name: Sam's Sweet-And-Hot Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups chicken broth; ⅓ cup sugar; 4 cups vinegar, preferably molasses vinegar; 1 tablespoon salt; 3 tablespoons finely ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons black soy sauce; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1/2 pound squid, cleaned and sliced into matchsticks; 1 pound shrimp, cleaned, deveined and diced; 1 cake tofu, sliced into 1/4-inch cubes; 1 cup bamboo shoots, drained and sliced into matchsticks; 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced thinly; 2 egg whites; 1/4 teaspoon dark sesame oil; 2 scallions, minced

Servings: persons

8 cups chicken broth
⅓ cup sugar
4 cups vinegar, preferably molasses vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
3 tablespoons finely ground black pepper
3 tablespoons black soy sauce
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 pound squid, cleaned and sliced into matchsticks
1 pound shrimp, cleaned, deveined and diced
1 cake tofu, sliced into 1/4-inch cubes
1 cup bamboo shoots, drained and sliced into matchsticks
1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced thinly
2 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon dark sesame oil
2 scallions, minced

1
Combine the broth, sugar, vinegar, salt, black pepper and soy sauce and bring nearly to a boil.
2
Add 1 cup of this broth to the cornstarch, whisk well and then slowly and carefully stir this slurry into the soup.
3
Reduce the heat to a simmer.
4
Add the squid, shrimp, tofu, bamboo shoots and mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes.
5
Whisk the egg whites and sesame oil together and stir into the soup.
6
Ladle into bowls, garnish with minced scallions and serve immediately.

1170

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

185

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups chicken broth, ⅓ cup sugar, 4 cups vinegar, preferably molasses vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt, and more.

Yes, Sam's Sweet-And-Hot 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.

Sam's Sweet-And-Hot Soup

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