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Quick and Flavorful Hot and Sour Soup

Hot and Sour Soup: A Quick and Flavorful Comfort Recipe

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  • Author: TalesOfaKitchen
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x
  • Category: Salads, Soups and mains

Description

Discover a quick and flavorful Hot and Sour Soup recipe with TalesOfAKitchen! Packed with spicy, tangy flavors, it’s an easy and satisfying meal for any home.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste or sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup bamboo shoots, julienned
  • 1/2 cup firm tofu, cut into small cubes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup cold water
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Broth: In a large pot, bring the vegetable broth and water to a boil. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, and white pepper. Stir well to combine.
  2. Add Vegetables and Tofu: Reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, tofu, garlic, and ginger. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
  3. Thicken the Soup: Stir the cornstarch mixture to recombine, then slowly pour it into the soup while stirring continuously. This will help prevent lumps. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the soup thickens slightly.
  4. Add Eggs: Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the soup in a thin stream while stirring gently. This will create lovely egg ribbons.
  5. Finish and Serve: Remove the soup from heat. Stir in the green onions and sesame oil. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • For a more robust flavor, you can add a few slices of dried shiitake mushrooms to the broth at the beginning and remove them before serving.
  • If you prefer a meatier version, feel free to add thinly sliced chicken or pork.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg