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Classic Hot and Sour Soup

Classic Hot and Sour Soup

This Classic Hot and Sour Soup is a perfect blend of spicy and tangy flavors, ideal for cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 4 cups broth
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup bamboo shoots, julienned
  • 1 block firm tofu, cubed
Seasonings
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring the broth to a simmer in a large pot. Add mushrooms and bamboo shoots and cook for 5–7 minutes.
  2. Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and white pepper. Adjust to taste.
  3. Add cornstarch slurry while stirring. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  4. Gently add tofu cubes and simmer for another 2–3 minutes.
  5. Drizzle in beaten eggs slowly while stirring to create ribbons.
  6. Turn off heat, stir in sesame oil, garnish with green onions, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 8gFat: 5g

Notes

Customize the soup with different proteins or spice levels to suit your taste. Store in an airtight container for up to three days.

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