Description
Hot and Sour Soup is a comforting, flavorful dish that perfectly balances spicy and tangy notes. This delightful soup combines a rich broth with tender tofu, fresh shiitake mushrooms, and vibrant green onions for a satisfying experience. Ideal for chilly days or as a quick weeknight dinner, this easy-to-make recipe will warm your soul with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
- 1 cup firm tofu, cubed
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp chili paste (adjust for spice level)
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add cubed tofu and sliced mushrooms to the simmering broth. Cook for about 5 minutes until mushrooms soften.
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili paste, and crushed black pepper. Pour this mixture into the pot.
- Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the soup while stirring gently to create ribbons.
- Stir in chopped green onions and let everything simmer for an additional couple of minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 70mg