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Flavorful Hot and Sour Soup Recipe Easy Spicy Tangy Kick at Home

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A quick and easy hot and sour soup with a perfect balance of spicy and tangy flavors, featuring tofu, mushrooms, and a savory broth. Ideal for cozy dinners and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
  • 1 cup water
  • 6 oz firm tofu, cut into small cubes
  • 4 oz cooked shredded chicken (optional)
  • 1 cup sliced shiitake or cremini mushrooms
  • ½ cup bamboo shoots, julienned (canned or fresh)
  • 2 green onions, sliced thinly
  • 3 tbsp black Chinese vinegar (or balsamic vinegar as substitute)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce or chili paste
  • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp white pepper powder
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp cold water
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Slice mushrooms thinly, julienne bamboo shoots, chop green onions, mince garlic, and grate ginger. Cube the tofu into bite-sized pieces and shred cooked chicken if using.
  2. Pour chicken broth and water into a pot and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, black vinegar, chili garlic sauce, and white pepper powder. Let the soup simmer gently to marry the flavors.
  4. Add sliced mushrooms, bamboo shoots, tofu, and shredded chicken to the pot. Simmer on medium heat until mushrooms are tender and tofu heated through, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. Stir the cornstarch slurry to recombine and slowly drizzle it into the simmering soup while stirring constantly until the broth thickens slightly.
  6. Turn the heat to low. Slowly pour the beaten eggs in a thin stream while gently stirring the soup in one direction to form egg ribbons.
  7. Stir in toasted sesame oil and adjust salt or chili to taste. Remove from heat.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle sliced green onions on top. Serve piping hot.

Notes

Add chili garlic sauce gradually to control heat. Use fresh ginger and garlic for best flavor. Add cornstarch slurry slowly to avoid lumps. Pour eggs slowly to create silky ribbons. Simmer gently after adding eggs to prevent curdling. If soup thickens too much after resting, add broth to thin it.

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Keywords: hot and sour soup, spicy soup, tangy soup, tofu soup, easy soup recipe, Chinese soup, quick dinner, comfort food

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