Description
Discover the ultimate Chinese Style Hot and Sour Soup recipe! This dish is a perfect balance of tangy and spicy flavors, featuring silky tofu, tender mushrooms, and crunchy bamboo shoots. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a comforting meal for any time of the year.
Ingredients
- Broth Base: 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Vegetables: 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms, ½ cup julienned bamboo shoots, 1 medium carrot (optional)
- Protein: ½ cup firm tofu, cubed
- Flavorings: 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, ½ tsp sesame oil, ½ tsp white pepper, ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Thickening: 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- Garnishes: 2 sliced green onions, fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: In a large pot, bring the broth to a gentle boil.
- Add Vegetables and Tofu: Stir in the mushrooms, bamboo shoots, tofu, and optional carrot. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Season the Soup: Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, white pepper, and chili flakes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Thicken the Soup: Slowly stir in the cornstarch slurry while simmering. Cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Create Egg Ribbons: Turn off the heat and drizzle the beaten egg into the soup while stirring gently to create ribbons.
- Garnish and Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with green onions and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use vegetable broth and ensure soy sauce is vegan.
- Substitute black vinegar with balsamic vinegar if needed.
- Adjust chili flakes to control the spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
Keywords: Hot and Sour Soup Recipe, Authentic Chinese Soup, Easy Hot and Sour Soup