Hot and Sour Soup
Hot and Sour Soup is a tasty blend of flavors that warms you up from the inside out. It’s spicy, tangy, and packed with ingredients that give it a unique taste. Perfect for chilly days or simply when you want something comforting!
Ingredients
- ngredients
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup sliced tofu add more if desired
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup green onions sliced
- 1 tbsp chili flakes
- 1 tbsp ginger slices or 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 cup sliced carrots optional
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp water
Instructions
- n a large pot, combine the chicken broth, rice vinegar, black pepper, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the mushrooms, sliced tofu, ginger, chili flakes, and carrots (if using). Cook for about 2 minutes.
- Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the boiling soup while stirring gently to create ribbon-like strands.
- Mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the soup and simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the green onions and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve the soup hot and enjoy its bold, comforting flavors!
- How to Serve Hot and Sour Soup
- Serve your Hot and Sour Soup hot in bowls, and feel free to add extra green onions or chili flakes on top for an extra kick. This soup pairs well with steamed rice or dumplings on the side!