Hot & Sour Soup Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Vegetables & Seasonings
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Chop the vegetables as needed: slice the mushrooms, julienne the carrots, chop the green onions, and mince the garlic and ginger. Cube the firm tofu into bite-sized pieces.
Soup Base
- 2
Combine Broth and Water
In a large pot, combine 4 cups of chicken broth and 1 cup of water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- 3
Add Seasonings
Stir in 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of red chili flakes. Mix well.
- 4
Thicken the Soup
In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with a few tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Slowly add this slurry to the boiling soup while continuously stirring until the soup thickens.
Cooking
- 5
- 6
Add Tofu
Gently fold in the cubed tofu and allow it to heat through for another 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Finish with Green Onions and Sesame Oil
Stir in the chopped green onions and drizzle 1 teaspoon of sesame oil over the soup. Remove from heat.
Serving
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Ladle the hot and sour soup into bowls. Garnish each bowl with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
