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Hot and Sour Soup

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: hot & sour soup, hot & sour soup recipe, hot and sour soup, hot and sour soup recipe
Servings: 8 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 dried shiitake mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 block 14 ounces of tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup canned bamboo shoots sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Hot chili oil optional
  • White pepper for serving optional

Instructions

  • Soak the shiitake mushrooms in hot water for about 20 minutes until they become soft. Squeeze out the excess water and slice them thinly. Discard the stems.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger, and sauté until fragrant.
  • Add the chicken broth, sliced mushrooms, tofu, bamboo shoots, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and white pepper to the pot. Stir to combine all the ingredients, then bring the soup to a simmer.
  • Stir in the cornstarch-water mixture to thicken the soup. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes until the soup is creamy and smooth.
  • Slowly pour in the beaten eggs while stirring the soup to create thin ribbons of egg.
  • Stir in the green onions, sesame oil, and add hot chili oil if desired. Taste and adjust the seasoning with extra soy sauce or vinegar if needed.
  • Serve the soup hot, with additional white pepper on the side if desired.

Notes

  • While shiitake mushrooms are traditional, you can use any available mushroom type, such as crimini or button mushrooms. If you're using fresh mushrooms, sauté them in a bit of oil to release their flavors before adding them to the soup.
  • If tofu isn't your thing, feel free to replace it with shredded chicken or prawns for a non-vegetarian twist.
  • You can also add other vegetables like bell peppers or bok choy for added nutritional value.
  • Cornstarch is used to thicken the soup, but if you prefer a lighter soup, you can reduce the amount or skip it altogether.
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