Vegetarian Hot & Sour Soup recipe served on a plate, by Din Tai Fung
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Vegetarian Hot & Sour Soup Recipe

Our delicious, thick Hot & Sour Soup is chock full of fresh ingredients, including sliced bamboo shoots, silky eggs, crunchy wood ear mushrooms, and buttery-soft tofu. Topped with fresh green onion and our house seasoning, it’s perfect for any occasion.

Inspired by Din Tai Fung
Time30m
Serves4
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Last updated Sep 28, 2026

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Ingredients

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Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Broth

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

  2. 2

    Add Vegetables

    Once boiling, add in the sliced bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Tofu

    Gently stir in the cubed tofu and continue to simmer for an additional 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Thicken the Soup

    In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Slowly add this to the pot while stirring continuously to thicken the soup.

  5. 5

    Season the Soup

    Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ground white pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.

  6. 6

    Add Eggs

    Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the soup while stirring gently to create egg ribbons.

  7. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove the soup from heat and ladle into bowls. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

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