Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp

Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistibly bold and flavorful Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp! This recipe combines tender, succulent shrimp with a vibrant blend of wood ear or shiitake mushrooms, tofu, and bamboo shoots, all simmered in a savory broth infused with the tangy kick of rice vinegar and the fiery heat of chili paste. Silky ribbons of egg and a touch of sesame oil add richness, while fresh cilantro and green onions provide a fragrant, colorful garnish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this restaurant-quality soup is perfect for a cozy night in or as an impressive starter at your next dinner gathering. Whether you’re craving something spicy, sour, or steeped in umami, this satisfying shrimp soup is sure to hit the spot!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup wood ear mushrooms or shiitake mushrooms (thinly sliced)
• 200 grams firm tofu (cut into small cubes)
• 1 cup bamboo shoots (julienned)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chili paste or chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon white pepper (ground)
• 1 egg (lightly beaten)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, heat the chicken or vegetable broth over medium heat until it starts to simmer.

Step 2

Add the mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and tofu to the pot and allow them to cook for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, and white pepper. Mix well to combine all the flavors.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the soup, stirring constantly to thicken the broth.

Step 5

Add the shrimp to the pot and let them cook for 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and are fully cooked.

Step 6

Slowly drizzle the beaten egg into the soup while stirring gently to create silky ribbons of egg.

Step 7

Turn off the heat and stir in the sesame oil for added fragrance.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with green onions and fresh cilantro for a burst of color and flavor.

Step 9

Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2125.6 grams (2125.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1058

Total Fat 41.40g	53%
Saturated Fat 7.30g	37%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g
Cholesterol 771mg	257%
Sodium 6070mg	264%
Total Carbohydrate 59.70g	22%
Dietary Fiber 17.60g	63%
Total Sugars 13.70g
Protein 129.80g	260%

Vitamin D 577IU	2883%
Calcium 1683mg	129%
Iron 13mg	70%
Potassium 3564mg	76%

*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: 33.0%

Protein: 45.9%

Carbs: 21.1%