Jul 14 2026
Restaurantsā€ŗWild Gingerā€ŗHot & Sour Soup Recipe

Hot & Sour Soup Recipe

Inspired by Wild Ginger
Time30m
Serves4

A flavorful blend of spicy and tangy broth with tofu, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots for a comforting and invigorating experience.

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Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

Method

Soup Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Broth

    In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add Vegetables and Tofu

    Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, carrots, and cubed tofu to the pot. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Season the Soup

    Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and white pepper. Adjust the flavor to your liking.

  4. 4

    Thicken the Soup

    In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the soup while stirring continuously until the soup thickens.

  5. 5

    Finish the Soup

    Drizzle in the sesame oil and slowly pour the beaten egg into the soup while stirring gently to create egg ribbons. Remove from heat.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and a drizzle of chili oil, if desired.

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