Description
Easy 20-min. Hot and Sour Soup is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings together the perfect balance of spicy and tangy flavors in a delicious broth. This quick recipe features tender mushrooms, crisp vegetables, and soft tofu, making it an ideal choice for busy nights or cozy gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients and a cooking time of only 20 minutes, you can whip up this comforting soup that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your family or guests.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 5 shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
- 1/2 cup seafood mushrooms (or button mushrooms)
- 1/4 cup julienned carrots
- 1–2 tbsp red chili peppers (optional)
- 1/2 cup soft tofu (cut into strips)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- Salt & white pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Set aside.
- In a medium pot, heat chicken stock with soy sauce, sugar, chicken bouillon powder, and sesame oil until boiling.
- Reduce heat and add shiitake mushrooms, carrots, seafood mushrooms, and optional red chili; simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Gently stir in soft tofu.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to thicken the soup; simmer for another minute.
- Slowly pour in beaten eggs while stirring to create ribbons.
- Finish by adding chopped green onions, white vinegar, salt, and white pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg