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Hot and Sour Soup

Hot and Sour Soup recipe is an at home version of Chinese takeout, ready in 20 minutes, using just one pot, and with simple ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Neutral oil like canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Shiitake mushrooms (8 ounces) sliced thin
  • 4 Green onion sliced whites and greens separated
  • 2 teaspoon Fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves Fresh garlic grated
  • 8 cups Low sodium chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup Low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Chili garlic sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • 1 cup Bamboo shoots
  • 8 ounces Firm tofu cut into ½” cubes
  • 1 Large egg lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup Water

Instructions

  • In a large dutch oven, heat oil over medium high heat. Saute mushrooms for 2-3 minutes. Add in the whites of the green onion, garlic and ginger and saute for 1 more minute.
  • Add broth, soy sauce, vinegar, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, and bamboo shoots, simmer for 8-10 min. Stir in the tofu.
  • In a small bowl combine the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir in the slurry and let simmer for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Stir the simmering soup in 1 direction to create a whirlpool, slowly pour in the beaten egg so that it creates long ribbons.
  • Remove from heat. Garnish with the reserved green part of the green onions.

Notes

  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It is not recommended to store this soup in the freezer as the texture of the tofu and the broth will be compromised.
  • You can substitute other mushrooms for the shiitakes. Baby bella's or wood ear mushrooms would make great substitutes. You can use dried shiitakes, just reconstitute them in hot water before slicing and using.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 868mg | Potassium: 723mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 3mg

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