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Hot and Sour Soup

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This easy Hot and Sour Soup recipe is packed with tofu, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and bold spicy-tangy flavors in a rich savory broth. Better than takeout and ready in just 30 minutes, this comforting soup makes a perfect appetizer or light meal.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup firm tofu, cubed
  • ½ cup bamboo shoots, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce or hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat the broth in a large pot over medium heat until simmering.
  • Add the mushrooms, bamboo shoots, garlic, and ginger. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  • Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and white pepper.
  • Add the tofu and gently simmer for another 3–4 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
  • Slowly stir the slurry into the soup and simmer until slightly thickened.
  • Reduce the heat slightly. Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the soup while stirring gently to create egg ribbons.
  • Taste the soup and adjust the spice or tanginess with additional vinegar or chili sauce if desired.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.

Notes

  • White pepper gives Hot and Sour Soup its classic spicy flavor.
  • Use firm tofu so it holds its shape while simmering.
  • Add shredded chicken, or shrimp for extra protein.
  • Wood ear mushrooms create a more traditional texture.
  • Vegetable broth works perfectly for a vegetarian version.
  • Adjust the vinegar and chili sauce to balance the soup exactly to your liking.

Find it online: https://cookibly.com/hot-and-sour-soup/