Authentic Chinese Hot and Sour Soup

Dive into the rich and comforting flavors of Authentic Chinese Hot and Sour Soup, a perennial favorite in Chinese cuisine. This hearty soup combines tender strips of pork loin, earthy shiitake mushrooms, crunchy bamboo shoots, and silky tofu in a savory chicken stock base that’s perfectly balanced with the tang of vinegar and the spicy kick of white pepper. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry and finished with delicate egg ribbons, this dish offers a medley of textures and flavors in every spoonful. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick simmer, this recipe is ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or as a standout starter for any Asian-inspired meal. Garnished with fresh green onions and a hint of fragrant sesame oil, this hot and sour soup is easy to customize and guaranteed to warm your soul.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken stock
• 6 pieces shiitake mushrooms
• 0.5 cup bamboo shoots
• 0.5 block firm tofu
• 0.25 pound pork loin
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons water
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 large egg
• 2 stalks green onions

Directions

Step 1

Soak the shiitake mushrooms in warm water for about 20 minutes, until soft. Drain, remove stems, and thinly slice.

Step 2

Thinly slice the pork loin into bite-sized strips.

Step 3

Cut the firm tofu into thin strips.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, mix the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Set aside.

Step 5

In a large pot, bring the chicken stock to a boil over medium heat.

Step 6

Add mushroom slices, bamboo shoots, and pork strips to the pot. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the tofu strips, soy sauce, vinegar, white pepper, and sugar. Continue to simmer.

Step 8

Gradually add the cornstarch slurry to the soup while constantly stirring to thicken it.

Step 9

Beat the egg in a small bowl, then gradually drizzle into the simmering soup while continuously stirring to create fine egg ribbons.

Step 10

Drizzle in the sesame oil and give the soup one final stir.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more soy sauce or vinegar according to preference.

Step 12

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2142.5 grams (2142.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1201

Total Fat 64.00g	82%
Saturated Fat 11.50g	57%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.60g
Cholesterol 396mg	132%
Sodium 2467mg	107%
Total Carbohydrate 42.30g	15%
Dietary Fiber 7.20g	26%
Total Sugars 15.20g
Protein 118.50g	237%

Vitamin D 70IU	350%
Calcium 487mg	37%
Iron 13mg	69%
Potassium 1453mg	31%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.2%

Protein: 38.9%

Carbs: 13.9%