Description
Hot And Sour Soup is a classic Chinese dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its perfect balance of spicy and tangy flavors. This hearty soup features a delightful combination of fresh mushrooms, silky tofu, and vibrant bamboo shoots, all enveloped in a rich, savory broth. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Each spoonful bursts with flavor, making it a comforting favorite among soup lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 5 dried wood ear mushrooms, soaked
- 8 ounces firm tofu, cubed
- 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 8 ounces bamboo shoots
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken or vegetable broth with fresh ginger, sliced mushrooms, and soaked wood ear mushrooms. Bring to a boil over medium heat and let simmer for 6-8 minutes.
- Add cubed tofu and bamboo shoots to the pot; stir gently.
- Mix cornstarch with water until smooth and gradually stir into the soup. Simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Slowly pour whisked eggs into the simmering soup while stirring gently to create silky ribbons. Let it set for one minute.
- Adjust spice levels by adding more chili garlic sauce if desired. Garnish with sliced green onions and crispy chow mein noodles before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg