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Easy Hot and Sour Soup

Hot and Sour Soup
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This recipe is for a hot and sour soup, a classic Chinese dish known for its bold and complex flavors. It features a balance of spicy, savory, and tangy notes, achieved through a combination of broth, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, tofu, and a flavorful seasoning blend. It is a comforting and satisfying soup, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated and sliced
  • 1/2 cup bamboo shoots, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup firm tofu, cut into small cubes
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
  • 1 large egg, whisked
  • 2 green onions, sliced for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring the vegetable broth to a simmer.
  2. Add the rehydrated shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and tofu to the simmering broth. Cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper.
  4. Pour in the cornstarch slurry, stirring constantly until the soup thickens to your desired consistency.
  5. Slowly drizzle in the whisked egg while stirring the soup to create thin strands of egg.
  6. Remove the soup from heat.
  7. Ladle into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce and white pepper to your preferred level of spiciness.
  • For a richer flavor, you can use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
  • Other vegetables like water chestnuts or sliced carrots can be added.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, add a little more cornstarch slurry.
  • Rehydrating dried mushrooms can take about 30 minutes. You can also use fresh mushrooms.

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