Hot and Sour Soup

3 from 1 vote

Hot and sour soup is savory, delicious and makes my mouth water just thinking about it! You can't beat a soup that's filled with mushrooms, bamboo shoots, tofu and veggies. It tastes better than at a restaurant!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: hot and sour soup, hot and sour soup recipe

Servings: servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

8 cups vegetable broth
1 ½ cups thinly sliced mushrooms, stems removed (shiitake, baby bella, or button)
1 (8-ounce) can drained bamboo shoots (optional)
¼ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup soy sauce regular or low-sodium
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½-1 teaspoon white pepper, to taste
¼ cup cornstarch
¼ cup cold water
2 large beaten eggs
1 cup firm cubed tofu (optional), or cooked shredded chicken
3 thinly sliced green onions
1 teaspoon sesame oil for serving

Instructions

In a large pot, add 8 cups vegetable broth, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
Add 1 ½ cups thinly sliced mushrooms, 1 (8-ounce) can drained bamboo shoots (if using), ¼ cup rice vinegar, ¼ cup soy sauce, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and ½-1 teaspoon white pepper,. Whisk to combine, and continue to simmer for about 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup cornstarch and ¼ cup cold water. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the pot once the soup has come to a simmer. Continue to simmer for 5 minutes or until the soup starts to thicken.
While stirring the soup, gradually pour in 2 large beaten eggs and continue to stir in a circular motion. This will create egg ribbons.
Add in 1 cup firm cubed tofu (optional), or cooked shredded chicken.
Serve with 3 thinly sliced green onions and 1 teaspoon sesame oil for drizzling.

Notes

The hot (white pepper) and sour (rice vinegar) can be adjusted to your liking. Add more of either to your preference.

Any of the vegetables can be left out to your liking. Mushrooms and bamboo shoots are traditionally in hot and sour soup, but feel free to leave them out if you don't like them.

Any proteins can also be left out, or you can add both for a more filling soup.

Nutrition

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