Description
Easy 20-min. Hot and Sour Soup is a delightful fusion of spicy and tangy flavors that delivers comfort in every bowl. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort, this quick and satisfying soup features a blend of mushrooms, soft tofu, and aromatic spices. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a nourishing soup that stands as a meal on its own or pairs beautifully with your favorite sides. Whether you’re craving something warm and hearty or looking to spice things up at dinner, this recipe has you covered.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups chicken stock (low sodium)
- 5 shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
- 1/2 cup seafood mushrooms (or button mushrooms)
- 1/4 cup carrot (julienned)
- 1/2 cup soft tofu (cut into strips)
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry; set aside.
- In a medium pot, heat the chicken stock and season with soy sauce.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and add shiitake mushrooms, seafood mushrooms, carrots, and optional chili peppers. Simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Gently stir in the tofu strips.
- Add the cornstarch slurry and simmer until slightly thickened (30-60 seconds).
- Slowly pour in beaten eggs while stirring to create ribbons.
- Finish with green onions, white vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 186mg