Hot & Sour Soup Recipe
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Ingredients
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Broth
Vegetables and Protein
Spices and Seasoning
Method
Prepare the Broth
- 1
Combine Broth Ingredients
In a large pot, combine the chicken or vegetable broth and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add Seasonings
Once boiling, stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and white pepper. Adjust salt to taste.
- 3
Thicken the Broth
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 4 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Slowly add this to the boiling broth while stirring continuously until the soup thickens slightly.
Add Vegetables and Protein
- 4
Incorporate Vegetables
Add the cubed tofu, sliced mushrooms, julienned carrot, sliced green onions, and bamboo shoots to the pot. Stir gently to combine.
- 5
Simmer the Soup
Reduce heat to medium-low and allow the soup to simmer for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Finish the Soup
- 6
Add Eggs
Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the soup while stirring to create egg ribbons.
- 7
Season to Taste
Adjust the seasoning with salt and chili paste or sauce according to your preference. Allow the soup to simmer for another minute.
- 8
Serve Hot
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with additional sliced green onions if desired. Serve hot.