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Chinese Hot and Sour Soup

Chinese hot and sour soup is a popular and flavorful Chinese soup that is typically served as an appetizer. It is made with a combination of ingredients including mushrooms, bamboo shoots, tofu, eggs, and vinegar, and is flavored with a blend of spicy and sour seasonings. The soup can vary in its level of spiciness, depending on the restaurant or cook. It is often served with a side of white rice.

Ingredients (2 Persons)

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup sliced bamboo shoots
  • 1/4 cup tofu, cubed
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

Directions

  • Step 1
    In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, sesame oil, ginger, sugar, black pepper, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Step 2
    Reduce the heat to low and stir in the chili sauce, green onions, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, tofu, and egg. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 3
    Serve the hot and sour soup hot with steamed rice.

Comments

Anonymous
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Chinese Hot and Sour Soup is a must try. Flavorful soup packed with mushrooms, tofu, and egg in a savory broth. Perfect for any occasion!
Anonymous
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Chinese Hot and Sour Soup is delicious! The perfect balance of heat and sour tastes with all the amazing aromas make it a family favorite. A must-try!
Anonymous
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This Chinese Hot and Sour Soup is an amazing dish! It's creamy, full of flavorful and spicy ingredients, and the perfect comfort food for a cold day. A must-try!

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