Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSan TungHot And Sour Soup Recipe

Hot And Sour Soup Recipe

Inspired by San Tung
Time30m
Serves4

Make Hot And 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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Soup Base

Thickening Agent

Method

Preparing the Soup Base

  1. 1

    Combine Broth and Water

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

  2. 2

    Add Seasonings

    Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, Szechuan peppercorns, and salt. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes to develop the flavors.

Adding Vegetables and Tofu

  1. 3

    Add Vegetables

    Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms, julienned carrots, bamboo shoots, and cubed tofu to the pot. Stir well and let it simmer for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

  2. 4

    Incorporate Green Onions

    Finally, add the chopped green onions to the soup and stir. Let it cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Thickening the Soup

  1. 5

    Prepare Cornstarch Mixture

    In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Gradually add this mixture to the soup while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

  2. 6

    Simmer to Thicken

    Continue to simmer the soup for another 3-5 minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Finishing Touches

  1. 7

    Add Beaten Egg

    Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the hot soup while stirring gently to create egg ribbons.

  2. 8

    Garnish and Serve

    Top the soup with chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning with more salt if necessary. Serve hot.

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