Jul 14 2026
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Hot And Sour Soup Recipe

Inspired by Blue Bamboo
Time30m
Serves4

Chicken broth with chile, tofu, egg, pork, bamboo shoots, and mushrooms

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Ingredients

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Hot and Sour Soup Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Broth

    In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add Mushrooms and Pork

    Add the dried shiitake mushrooms and ground pork to the broth. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 3

    Add Bamboo Shoots and Tofu

    Stir in the bamboo shoots and cubed tofu. Let it simmer for another 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Season the Soup

    Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.

  5. 5

    Thicken the Soup

    In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the soup while stirring. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the soup thickens.

  6. 6

    Add the Eggs

    Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the soup while stirring gently to create egg ribbons. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

  7. 7

    Finish and Serve

    Remove from heat, stir in sesame oil, and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve hot.

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