Hot and Sour Soup
A classic Chinese vegetarian soup with a perfect balance of spicy and tangy flavors, enriched with tofu and mushrooms. Ready in under 30 minutes for a comforting meal.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 145
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Soak dried wood ear mushrooms in hot water for 10 minutes until softened, then rinse and slice.
Step 2
Slice shiitake mushrooms and bamboo shoots into thin strips.
Step 3
Cube firm tofu into 0.5-inch pieces.
Step 4
Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
Step 5
Slice green onions, separating white and green parts.
Step 6
Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat.
Step 7
Add shiitake mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, and bamboo shoots; simmer for 3 minutes.
Step 8
Gently add tofu cubes and simmer for 2 minutes.
Step 9
Stir in rice vinegar, soy sauce, white pepper, and chili oil.
Step 10
Slowly drizzle in cornstarch slurry while stirring to thicken the soup to desired consistency.
Step 11
Taste and adjust seasoning with more vinegar for tang or soy sauce for umami.
Step 12
Remove from heat and drizzle sesame oil over the surface.
Step 13
Garnish with white parts of green onions and serve hot, topped with green parts.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- wooden spoon
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- small bowl
- ladle
- chef's knife
- cutting board
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