Description
A tangy, spicy, and comforting bowl of hot and sour soup is the perfect remedy for a chilly day or when you’re feeling under the weather. Packed with mushrooms, tofu, and ribbons of egg, this soup is a flavorful and nutritious delight that’s easy to make and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms or baby bella mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 (8-ounce) can bamboo shoots, drained (optional)
- ¼ cup rice vinegar (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 8 ounces firm tofu, cut into ½-inch cubes
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- Kosher salt and white/black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients
- Slice mushrooms and drain bamboo shoots if using.
- Cube the tofu and whisk the eggs in a small bowl.
- Make the Base
- In a large pot, bring chicken or vegetable broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced mushrooms and bamboo shoots to the pot. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Season the Soup
- Stir in rice vinegar, soy sauce, ground ginger, and chili garlic sauce.
- Taste the broth and adjust seasoning as desired for the right balance of tangy and spicy.
- Thicken the Soup
- Mix cornstarch with ¼ cup cold water to form a slurry.
- Gradually pour the slurry into the simmering soup while stirring to avoid lumps. Let it thicken for 2–3 minutes.
- Add the Eggs
- Drizzle whisked eggs slowly into the soup in a thin stream, stirring gently with a fork to create ribbons.
- Finish with Tofu and Sesame Oil
- Add tofu cubes to the pot and simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in sesame oil for a nutty, aromatic finish.
- Garnish and Serve
- Top with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of white or black pepper. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce to control spice level.
- Use fresh shiitake mushrooms for an authentic flavor.
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese