Hot Sour Soup for Colds Flu

Warm up and boost your immune system with this comforting Hot and Sour Soup for Colds and Flu—a flavorful remedy packed with nourishing ingredients to help you feel better fast. This easy-to-make soup starts with a fragrant broth infused with fresh ginger and garlic, both known for their cold-fighting properties. Shiitake mushrooms and tofu add hearty texture, while a tangy dash of rice vinegar and a kick of hot chili oil create the signature hot-and-sour balance. Silky egg ribbons and a topping of green onions and optional cilantro round out this soothing dish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this spicy and tangy soup is the ultimate bowl of warmth and wellness during flu season.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 cup extra firm tofu, cubed
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon hot chili oil
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the sliced ginger and minced garlic, and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the broth with flavor.

Step 3

Add the shiitake mushrooms and cubed tofu to the pot. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.

Step 4

Stir in the rice vinegar, soy sauce, white pepper, and hot chili oil. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water to create a slurry. Slowly stir this mixture into the soup to slightly thicken it.

Step 6

While stirring the soup in a steady circular motion, slowly pour in the beaten egg in a thin stream to create ribbons.

Step 7

Remove the pot from heat and garnish the soup with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro if desired.

Step 8

Serve hot and enjoy the soothing, tangy, and spicy flavors. Perfect for fighting off cold and flu symptoms!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2106.1 grams (2106.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	722

Total Fat 32.60g	42%
Saturated Fat 5.90g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 186mg	62%
Sodium 6286mg	273%
Total Carbohydrate 50.50g	18%
Dietary Fiber 7.80g	28%
Total Sugars 10.90g
Protein 62.50g	125%

Vitamin D 349IU	1745%
Calcium 1758mg	135%
Iron 11mg	59%
Potassium 1726mg	37%

*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: 39.4%

Protein: 33.5%

Carbs: 27.1%