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Hot & Sour Soup Recipe

Inspired by Ho Ping House

Time30m

Serves4

Make Hot & Sour Soup Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

4 cups Vegetable broth

1 cup Water

1 cup Shiitake mushrooms, sliced

1 cup Tofu, firm, cubed

1 cup Carrots, julienned

1 cup Bamboo shoots, sliced

1 cup Green onions, chopped

2 tbs Cornstarch

Flavoring Ingredients

3 tbs Aged soy sauce

3 tbs Rice vinegar

1 tbs Toasted sesame oil

1 tbs Chili paste

1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated

2 cloves Garlic, minced

Garnish

1 tbs Fresh cilantro, chopped

2 pieces Lime wedges

Method

Preparation

1

Prepare the broth

In a large pot, combine the vegetable broth and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

2

Add main ingredients

Once the broth is boiling, add the sliced shiitake mushrooms, cubed tofu, julienned carrots, and sliced bamboo shoots to the pot. Reduce heat to medium and let simmer for about 5 minutes.

Flavoring

3

Season the soup

Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili paste, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

4

Thicken the soup

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the soup while stirring continuously until the soup thickens slightly.

Finishing Touches

5

Garnish and serve

Remove the soup from heat. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side for added flavor.