Hot and Sour Soup: Your Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe!
Hot and Sour Soup is a cozy comfort food with a spicy twist, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup bamboo shoots, thinly sliced
- 1/2 block firm tofu, cubed
- 1/2 cup shredded cooked chicken (optional)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ground white pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1–2 fresh red chilies or chili oil (for heat)
- Salt to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Toss in the shiitake mushrooms and bamboo shoots for that bold flavor kick and easy comfort meal vibe.
- Stir in the tofu and shredded chicken for that protein-packed bowl and quick weeknight dinner magic.
- Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, white pepper, and a splash of sesame oil. These give that classic umami punch and bold takeout-style flavor.
- Slowly stir in the cornstarch slurry to get that restaurant-style silky texture and super satisfying consistency.
- Gently drizzle in the beaten egg while stirring in one direction — this creates those dreamy ribbons that scream comfort food perfection and easy soup win.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of white pepper and chilies to control the spiciness.
- This soup can be made vegetarian by omitting the chicken.
- Garnish with chopped green onions for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Protein: 10g