Chinese Style Hot and Sour Soup 🍲✨


"A classic, tangy, and slightly spicy soup packed with bold flavors, tofu, and fresh veggies. Perfect for warming up your taste buds and your soul!"

Ingredients

For the Soup:

  • 6 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (adjust for spice level)
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper (optional, for authentic flavor)
  • 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu, diced into small cubes
  • 1 cup mushrooms, thinly sliced (shiitake, button, or wood ear)
  • 1/2 cup bamboo shoots, julienned
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten

For Garnish:

  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Additional chili oil or soy sauce, to taste

Instructions


 


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