The Best Hot & Sour Soup Recipe

Name: The Best Hot & Sour Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts chicken stock; 2 ounces dried mushrooms; 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated; 1 tablespoon red chili paste; 1/2 cup canned bamboo shoot; 1/2 cup canned water chestnut, chopped; 1/2 lb firm tofu, drained and sliced into strips; 1/4 lb pork, sliced thin; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 4 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup water; 1 large egg, beaten; 3 tablespoons oil; green onion, chopped (to garnish)

Servings: persons

2 quarts chicken stock
2 ounces dried mushrooms
1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 tablespoon red chili paste
1/2 cup canned bamboo shoot
1/2 cup canned water chestnut, chopped
1/2 lb firm tofu, drained and sliced into strips
1/4 lb pork, sliced thin
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 large egg, beaten
3 tablespoons oil
green onion, chopped (to garnish)

1
Reconstitute mushrooms in water according to package directions.
2
Heat oil in wok or large pot.
3
Add ginger, chile paste and pork, cook for about two minute.
4
Add bamboo shoots, water chestnuts and mushrooms, cook for 1 minute.
5
In a bowl, combine vinegar, soy sauce, salt, pepper and sugar and
6
pour into wok.
7
Add chicken stock, bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minute.
8
Add tofu and cook another 3-5 minute.
9
Mix cornstarch and water and add to soup and cook until thickened.
10
Stir soup in one direction to get current going then add beaten egg,
11
it will look feathery.
12
Garnish soup with green onion and serve.

380

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Carbs

Protein

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* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 quarts chicken stock, 2 ounces dried mushrooms, 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated, 1 tablespoon red chili paste, and more.

Yes, The Best 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.

The Best Hot & Sour Soup

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