Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsEmpire Chinese KitchenHot & Sour Soup (gluten-free & Vegetarian) Recipe

Hot & Sour Soup (gluten-free & Vegetarian) Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

BAMBOO, SILKEN TOFU, ENOKI MUSHROOM, EGG

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Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

Method

Soup Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Broth

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

  2. 2

    Add Vegetables

    Add the bamboo shoots, enoki mushrooms, and cubed silken tofu to the boiling broth. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Thicken the Soup

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

  4. 4

    Season the Soup

    Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, and sesame oil. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as desired.

  5. 5

    Add Egg

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

  6. 6

    Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

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