Jul 14 2026
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Hot Sour Soup Recipe

Inspired by Cheng's Restaurant and Bar
Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Vegetables

Spices and Seasonings

Method

Preparing the Broth

  1. 1

    Combine Broth and Water

    In a large pot, combine the chicken broth and 1 cup of water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add Soy Sauce and Vinegar

    Stir in the soy sauce and rice vinegar, and continue to boil for another 2-3 minutes.

Adding Vegetables and Seasonings

  1. 3

    Incorporate Vegetables

    Add the shiitake mushrooms, carrots, bamboo shoots, and tofu to the pot. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

  2. 4

    Add Spices

    Stir in the minced ginger, garlic, chili paste, and white pepper. Allow to simmer for an additional 2 minutes.

Finishing the Soup

  1. 5

    Thicken the Soup

    In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a few tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Gradually add this to the soup while stirring continuously to thicken.

  2. 6

    Add the Eggs

    Beat the two eggs in a bowl and slowly drizzle them into the soup, stirring gently to create egg ribbons.

  3. 7

    Season and Serve

    Taste and adjust seasoning with salt as needed. Finally, stir in the chopped green onions just before serving.

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