Hot And Sour Soup Recipes

Hot and Sour Soup is a popular Chinese dish known for its spicy and tangy flavors. It typically consists of a savory broth with a mix of vegetables, mushrooms, tofu, and sometimes meat, seasoned with vinegar, soy sauce, and chili sauce for a perfect balance of hot and sour tastes. Here’s the recipe:

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Ready in: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms (shiitake or button mushrooms work well)
• 1/2 cup sliced bamboo shoots
• 1/2 cup sliced carrots
• 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers (red or green)
• 1/2 cup sliced tofu (firm tofu is preferable)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chili sauce or sriracha (adjust according to your spice preference)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (dissolved in 2 tablespoons water)
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, bring the vegetable or chicken broth to a boil over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced mushrooms, bamboo shoots, carrots, and bell peppers to the pot. Let them simmer for about 5 minutes or until they are slightly tender.
3. Stir in the sliced tofu, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili sauce. Allow the soup to simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
4. While stirring the soup gently, slowly pour in the dissolved cornstarch to thicken the broth.
5. Drizzle in the beaten egg while continuously stirring the soup to create egg ribbons.
6. Add the sliced green onions and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. If you prefer a spicier soup, you can add more chili sauce at this point.
7. Finally, drizzle sesame oil over the soup to enhance the flavor.
8. Turn off the heat and let the Hot and Sour Soup sit for a minute before serving.

Serve the Hot and Sour Soup hot in individual bowls, garnished with additional sliced green onions. This delicious and comforting soup is perfect as an appetizer or a light meal on its own. Enjoy the bold and vibrant flavors of this classic Chinese soup!