Hot & Sour Seafood Soup Recipe
Make Hot & Sour Seafood 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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Seafood
Vegetables
Broth
Seasonings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Seafood
Clean and devein the shrimp, and cut the squid into rings. Cut the fish fillets into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
Slice the mushrooms, chop the green onions (keeping some greens for garnish), thinly slice the red bell pepper, and rinse the bean sprouts.
Cooking
- 3
Make the Broth
In a large pot, combine the chicken or vegetable broth and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 4
Add the Seasonings
Stir in the fish sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, sugar, and lime juice into the broth. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper as needed.
- 5
Cook the Seafood
Add the prepared shrimp, squid, and fish fillets into the broth. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the seafood is cooked through.
- 6
Add the Vegetables
Add the sliced mushrooms, bean sprouts, and red bell pepper to the pot. Simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
Serving
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Ladle the hot and sour seafood soup into bowls, garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro. Serve hot with extra lime wedges if desired.
