Hot & Sour Soup Recipe
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Ingredients
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Soup Base
Vegetables and Proteins
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Prepare Tofu
Drain and press the tofu to remove excess moisture. Cut the tofu into small cubes.
- 2
Slice Vegetables
Slice the mushrooms, julienne the carrot, and chop the green onions. Set aside.
Cooking the Soup
- 3
Heat Broth
In a large pot, combine the chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add Seasonings
Once boiling, stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, white pepper, and salt.
- 5
- 6
Thicken the Soup
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the soup and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 7
Add Eggs
Slowly pour in the beaten eggs while stirring the soup gently to create egg ribbons. Cook for another minute.
- 8
Finish with Green Onions
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the chopped green onions. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serving
- 9
Serve Hot
Ladle the hot and sour soup into bowls and serve immediately. Enjoy!
