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Hot and Sour Soup

Hot and Sour Soup
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Cuisine:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Estimated Cost: 12
Best Season: Winter
Description

A flavorful and comforting Chinese soup with a perfect balance of spicy and tangy flavors.

Ingredients
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth (low-sodium)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/2 cup bamboo shoots, sliced (canned)
  • 1/2 cup firm tofu, cubed (drained)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (dissolved in water)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
  1. 1
    In a large pot, bring the broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, and white pepper to a simmer over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add the bamboo shoots and tofu, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. 3
    Slowly pour in the beaten eggs while stirring the soup gently to create ribbons of egg.
  4. 4
    In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the soup while stirring constantly to thicken.
  5. 5
    Drizzle in the sesame oil and stir well. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. 6
    Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 180kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g13%
Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 3g
Protein 12g24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: soup, Chinese, spicy, tangy
Read it online: https://airecipes.io/recipe/hot-and-sour-soup/
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