Easy Hot and Sour Soup
Indulge in the bold, tantalizing flavors of this Easy Hot and Sour Soup—an Asian restaurant classic made right in your own kitchen! Featuring a harmonious balance of sour rice vinegar, savory soy sauce, and a touch of heat from chili garlic sauce, this soup is comfort food with a kick. Juicy shiitake mushrooms, tender julienned carrots, and firm tofu lend a delightful texture, while silky ribbons of egg create a velvety finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's thickened with a simple cornstarch slurry for the perfect consistency and finished with fragrant sesame oil and a sprinkle of green onions. Perfect as a light meal or side, this quick and easy recipe is a must-try for fans of bold, Asian-inspired dishes.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 cup Firm tofu, cubed
- 1 cup Shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Carrot, julienned
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Chili garlic sauce
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 1 Egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 Green onions, sliced
- 0.5 teaspoon White pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized pot, bring the chicken or vegetable stock to a boil over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms, julienned carrot, and cubed tofu to the pot. Let simmer for 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Step 3
Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili garlic sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.
Step 4
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering soup while stirring constantly. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the soup thickens slightly.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low, then slowly drizzle the beaten egg into the soup in a thin stream while stirring gently to create silky ribbons.
Step 6
Stir in the sesame oil and white pepper. Taste the soup and adjust salt or acidity as needed.
Step 7
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1722.7 grams (1722.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 822 |
| Total Fat 42.80g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat 6.90g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g | |
| Cholesterol 185mg | 62% |
| Sodium 6747mg | 293% |
| Total Carbohydrate 57.50g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.40g | 51% |
| Total Sugars 13.00g | |
| Protein 61.70g | 123% |
| Vitamin D 348IU | 1740% |
| Calcium 1839mg | 141% |
| Iron 11mg | 58% |
| Potassium 1948mg | 41% |
Source of Calories