Description
Warm up with our easy hot and sour soup recipe that combines spicy and tangy flavors for a comforting dish, perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings with friends.
Ingredients
- Chicken or Tofu
- Fresh Shiitake Mushrooms
- Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth
- Tamarind Paste
- Chili Paste
- Fresh Ginger
- Green Onions
- Rice Vinegar
- Cornstarch
- Eggs (optional)
Instructions
- Gather and chop all your ingredients.
- In a large pot over medium heat, bring vegetable broth to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in tamarind paste, chili paste, grated ginger, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Add chicken or tofu and mushrooms; cook until tender (5-7 minutes).
- Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and gradually stir into the soup until thickened.
- If desired, drizzle beaten eggs into the soup while stirring gently. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg