Hot and Sour Soup

Such unique and well-balanced flavours!

The first time I heard about this soup, I was skeptical, who wants sour soup? I was so dumb, this soup is so yummy and comforting. It has such unique flavour, it has such a good balance of saltiness, umami and acidity, would highly recommend trying with an open mind if you are as skeptical as I once was!

Ingredients:

  • 2L veggie broth
  • 200g sliced mushrooms ( I used a mix of shiitake and cremini )
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 c rice vinegar
  • 1/4 c soy sauce
  • 2-3 tbsp chili garlic sauce, depending on spice tolerance
  • 1/3 c cornstarch
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 block silken tofu
  • Optional (for topping):
    • Sliced green onion
    • Sesame seeds
    • Chili/sesame oil

Directions:

  1. Bring veggie broth to a boil
  2. Add mushrooms, garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, let simmer 15 min
  3. Scoop 1/3c broth into a bowl and mix with cornstarch, ensuring no lumps remain.
  4. Add cornstarch mixture (aka. slurry) to pot, let thicken (will take roughly 5 minutes)
  5. Whisk eggs and gently stream into pot while stirring to create egg ribbons
  6. Gently stir in tofu, let cook for 5 minutes, until warmed through
  7. Top with toppings of choice, serve alongside rice and any of your other favourite Chinese dishes!
  8. Enjoy 😊

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