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Hot and Sour Soup

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A flavorful and aromatic soup with the perfect balance of heat and tang. This Hot and Sour Soup combines earthy shiitake mushrooms, tofu, and a spicy-sour broth, making it the ideal dish for warming up on cold days.

Ingredients

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  • For the Soup:
    • 6 cups chicken broth
    • 8 pieces shiitake mushrooms, sliced thinly
    • 1/2 cup bamboo shoots
    • 1/2 package firm tofu, thinly sliced
    • 1 cup carrot, julienned
    • 1/4 cup soy sauce
    • 1 tsp sugar (adjust according to taste)
    • 1 tbsp sriracha hot sauce (adjust to your liking)
    • 1 teaspoon white pepper
    • 1/4 cup white vinegar (add an additional if you like more sour)
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch + ¼ cup water (for slurry)
    • 2 eggs, beaten
    • 2 green onions, sliced
    • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare Ingredients: Slice the tofu, carrot, and mushrooms. Set aside.
  • Boil Broth: In a large pot, bring 6 cups of chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, add mushrooms, carrots, tofu, and bamboo shoots. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Mix Cornstarch Slurry: While the soup is cooking, whisk together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with ¼ cup of water and set aside.
  • Add Flavor: Stir in soy sauce, sugar, sriracha hot sauce, white pepper, white vinegar, and sesame oil. Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes to blend the flavors.
  • Thicken the Soup: Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the soup, stirring continuously until the soup begins to thicken.
  • Add Eggs: Slowly drizzle in the beaten eggs while stirring gently to create egg ribbons.
  • Season and Serve: Add salt to taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less sriracha, depending on your preference.
  • For a more sour flavor, increase the amount of vinegar.
  • This soup can easily be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, increase the cornstarch slurry.
  • To make it more hearty, consider adding additional vegetables or protein sources such as mushrooms, peas, or shrimp

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