Jul 13 2026
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Hot & Sour Soup Recipe

Inspired by Koo’s Bento & Bowl
Time30m
Serves4

It's a spicy, sour and savory popular Chinese dish made by dropping beaten egg in a thicken broth, with pork and shrimp. Garnished with chopped fresh scallion.

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Ingredients

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Broth Base

Main Ingredients

Method

Preparing the Broth

  1. 1

    Combine Broth Ingredients

    In a large pot, combine the chicken or vegetable broth, water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili paste. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Thicken the Broth

    In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a couple of tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Gradually add this slurry to the boiling broth while stirring continuously until the broth thickens. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.

Cooking the Soup

  1. 3

    Add Main Ingredients

    Reduce the heat to medium and add the ground pork, shrimp, sliced mushrooms, and cubed tofu to the pot. Stir gently and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and the pork is cooked through.

  2. 4

    Add Eggs

    Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the pot while gently stirring the soup to create egg ribbons. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

  3. 5

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more soy sauce, vinegar, or chili paste according to your preference.

Serving

  1. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Ladle the hot and sour soup into bowls and garnish with chopped scallions. Serve immediately while hot.

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