Hot and Sour Soup
Hot and Sour Soup is a comforting, flavorful dish that blends spicy and tangy notes into a warm, satisfying bowl. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, this soup features earthy mushrooms, protein-packed tofu, and the zesty kick of ginger and vinegar. With simple ingredients and an easy preparation method, you can create restaurant-quality soup right at home. Enjoy it solo or share with friends—either way, it’s bound to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 1 cup cubed firm tofu, pressed
- 3 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp water (slurry)
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1–2 tsp chili paste or sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm the chicken broth until simmering.
- Add sliced mushrooms and grated ginger; cook for about 5 minutes until mushrooms soften.
- Gently stir in cubed tofu and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili paste to taste.
- Gradually add the cornstarch slurry while stirring continuously to thicken the soup.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with sesame oil; garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your soup by adding proteins like chicken or shrimp. Swap out mushrooms for bok choy or other vegetables based on preference. Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of chili paste.