Description
Hot and sour soup is a comforting blend of spicy and tangy flavors that warms you from the inside out. This beloved Asian dish features tender mushrooms, silky tofu, and a hint of vinegar, creating a delightful balance that will awaken your taste buds. Perfect as an appetizer or main course, this quick recipe makes it easy to enjoy restaurant-quality hot and sour soup at home. Gather your ingredients and experience the magic of this delicious dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp white vinegar (or rice vinegar)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 1 cup firm tofu, cubed
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1–2 tsp chili paste or sauce (to taste)
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat broth over medium heat until simmering. Stir in soy sauce and vinegar.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cubed tofu; cook for about 5 minutes until mushrooms soften.
- Mix cornstarch with water until smooth, then stir it into the pot to thicken the soup.
- Slowly drizzle in whisked eggs while stirring gently to form ribbons.
- Adjust spice level with chili paste and add sugar for balance. Stir well.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg