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Hot and Sour Soup Recipe

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This classic Hot and Sour Soup is a flavorful and comforting Chinese soup featuring a rich broth infused with mushrooms, tofu, vinegar, and soy sauce, topped with delicate egg ribbons. Perfectly balanced with tangy and spicy notes, it makes a warming starter or light meal.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup sliced shiitake or button mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup firm tofu, cut into small cubes
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste or sauce (optional for heat)
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 scallions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Egg Ribbons

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Instructions

  1. Prepare the broth: In a large pot, combine the chicken or vegetable broth, mushrooms, tofu, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and chili paste if using. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  2. Create the egg ribbons: Reduce the heat to low. Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the simmering soup in a thin stream while stirring gently with a fork or chopsticks to form delicate egg ribbons.
  3. Finish the soup: Remove the pot from heat after all the egg has been added. Stir in the sliced scallions and drizzle the sesame oil over the soup. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce or vinegar if needed.
  4. Serve hot: Ladle the hot and sour soup into bowls and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use firm tofu to prevent it from breaking apart during cooking.
  • Adjust the amount of chili paste according to your preferred spice level.
  • Traditional hot and sour soup may include bamboo shoots and pepper; feel free to add for more authenticity.
  • For a vegetarian or vegan version, use vegetable broth and omit the eggs or substitute with an egg replacer.

Keywords: Hot and Sour Soup, Chinese Soup, Tofu Soup, Egg Drop Soup, Comfort Food, Tangy Soup, Spicy Soup

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