Chinese · Soup

Hot and Sour Soup

Classic Chinese soup balancing fiery white pepper with tangy vinegar, tofu, mushrooms, and egg ribbons.

Total time
35 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
6
Difficulty
Easy
Per serving
150 kcal
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Ingredients

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Equipment

soup pot

Method

  1. Bring broth to simmer. Add mushrooms and bamboo shoots, cook 5 min.
  2. Add tofu, soy sauce, vinegar, white pepper. Simmer 3 min.
  3. Stir in cornstarch slurry until silky.
  4. Drizzle eggs while stirring for ribbons.
  5. Finish with sesame oil and scallions. Adjust vinegar and pepper.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
150
Protein
10g
Carbs
12g
Fat
7g
Fiber
2g

Estimates only. Check ingredient labels and allergens, and cook meat and poultry to safe internal temperatures.

chinese · soup · tofu · mushrooms · hot-and-sour · appetizer · comfort-food

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