Szechuan Soup Recipe

Name: Szechuan Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ounce. dry mushrooms (Chinese); 4 ounce. cooked ham; 6 ounce. boneless, lean pork; 2 quart. chicken stock; 1/2 c. dry white wine; 4 tbsp. soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon Chinese chili sauce; 2 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch; 5 tbsp. water; 1 red pepper, cut in strips; 1/2 c. sliced water chestnuts; 2 teaspoon Chinese rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 8 ounce. uncooked shrimp; 8 ounce. bean curd (tofu); 8 green onions

Servings: persons

1 ounce. dry mushrooms (Chinese)
4 ounce. cooked ham
6 ounce. boneless, lean pork
2 quart. chicken stock
1/2 c. dry white wine
4 tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon Chinese chili sauce
2 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch
5 tbsp. water
1 red pepper, cut in strips
1/2 c. sliced water chestnuts
2 teaspoon Chinese rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 egg, slightly beaten
8 ounce. uncooked shrimp
8 ounce. bean curd (tofu)
8 green onions

1
Place mushrooms in bowl and cover with boiling water.
2
Let stand 30 min.
3
Drain.
4
Remove and throw away stems.
5
Cut caps into thin strips.
6
Cut pork and ham into matchstick sized strips.
7
Cut tofu into 1/2 inch cubes and green onions into slivers.
8
Combine chicken stock, wine, soy sauce and chili sauce in a 5 qt soup pot.
9
Bring mix to a boil and simmer for 5 min.
10
Blend cornstarch and 4 Tbsp.
11
water.
12
Stir into boiling soup mix.
13
Continue to stir till soup reboils and thickens, slightly.
14
Add in mushrooms, pork, ham, red pepper and water chestnuts.
15
Simmer uncovered another 5 min.
16
Stir in vinegar and oil.
17
Beat egg with remaining Tbsp.
18
water.
19
Drizzle into soup while stirring soup vigorously.
20
Add in onions, bean curd and shrimp.
21
Cook till shrimp are done (4-5 min).

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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

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.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ounce. dry mushrooms (Chinese), 4 ounce. cooked ham, 6 ounce. boneless, lean pork, 2 quart. chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Szechuan Soup Recipe 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!