Best 5 Hot N Sour Soup Recipes

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Hot and sour soup is a classic Chinese dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is a flavorful and tangy soup that is made with a variety of ingredients, including tofu, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and pork or chicken. The soup is typically thickened with cornstarch and flavored with soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil. The combination of flavors in hot and sour soup is a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. This article provides a guide to the best recipe for making hot and sour soup at home. It includes step-by-step instructions, a list of ingredients, and tips for making the soup even more delicious.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOT AND SOUR SOUP



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Recipe video above. A firm Chinese starter favourite! A glossy soup broth that's savoury, sour and as spicy as you want it to be, filled with mushrooms, tofu and bamboo shoots. Skip the chicken to make it meat free, or add shrimp/prawns or fish pieces. Serves 6 - 8 as a starter, or 4 as a light meal.

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Mains     Soup     Starter

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 19

220 g / 7oz chicken breast
12 dried shiitake mushrooms ((or 150g/5oz fresh) (Note 1))
1/2 cup wood ear mushrooms (, chopped 1.5cm/ 3/5" pieces (Note 1))
1 tsp dried chilli / red pepper flakes (, adjust spice to taste (Note 2))
2 tsp dark soy sauce ((Note 3))
1 tbsp light soy sauce ((Note 3))
1 tsp ginger (, finely grated)
1/2 tsp white pepper ((sub black))
6 cups (1.5L/1.5qt) chicken or veg stock/broth (, low sodium)
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp sugar
1/4 cup (65 ml) white vinegar ((adjust to taste))
125 g / 4oz firm tofu (~ 1 cup) (, cut into 1.2cm / 0.5" cubes (Note 4))
1/4 cup bamboo shoots (, thinly sliced (Note 5))
2 eggs (, whisked)
1/4 cup (40g) cornstarch/cornflour
1/4 cup (125 ml) water
Salt to taste
1 shallot/scallion (, finely sliced)

Steps:

  • Cover shiitake mushrooms with plenty of boiling water. Stand 20 - 30 minutes until soft, drain, then slice thinly. (Discard or reserve liquid for other use)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Sodium 501 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HOMEMADE HOT AND SOUR SOUP



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Very easy-to-make hot and sour soup.

Provided by Kevin

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups chicken broth
½ cup mushrooms, diced
¼ cup shredded cooked chicken
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chile-garlic paste (sambal oelek)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 ounces firm tofu, drained, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
⅓ cup canned bamboo shoots, cut into matchsticks
¼ cup white vinegar
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 egg
2 green onions, diced
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a simmer in a 2-quart saucepan. Add mushrooms, chicken, soy sauce, chile paste, and garlic. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add tofu, bamboo shoots, vinegar, and white pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes more.
  • Combine water and cornstarch in a cup; stir until smooth. Add mixture to the soup and stir well. Let simmer until soup thickens, about 5 minutes more.
  • Beat egg in a cup and slowly pour, in a fine stream, into the soup. Stir well and heat through for 30 seconds. Mix in green onions and sesame oil. Remove from heat; serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1900.8 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

HOT 'N' SOUR SOUP



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Easy to make and to be enjoyed anytime. Serve in soup bowls over cooked white or brown rice.

Provided by William Anatooskin

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 cups chicken broth
5 slices fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
6 fresh green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
½ cup bamboo shoots
½ cup rice vinegar
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons sesame oil

Steps:

  • In a large cooking pot, add chicken broth, ginger root, and peppercorns, and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
  • Strain broth; discard ginger root and peppercorns. Return strained broth to the pot. Add green onions, red pepper, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, rice vinegar, chili powder, and sesame oil. Simmer until vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 1174 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

HOT AND SOUR SOUP



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We've tried several recipes for this hot and sour soup and couldn't find one that resembled the one we liked at a restaurant. So, I made my own and I must say it is on par with what you'll find when dining out. Regular or hot chili sauce can be used, according to taste. -Vera Leitow, Mancelona, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-1/2-inch x 1/4-inch strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
6 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (14 ounces) extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 can (8 ounces) bamboo shoots, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water
2 teaspoons sesame oil
Finely chopped green onions

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, brown pork in oil until no longer pink; remove meat and keep warm. Add mushrooms; saute until tender. Set aside and keep warm. , Add the broth, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce and pepper to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Return the meat and mushrooms to the pan. Stir in the tofu, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts and vinegar. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes., In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in sesame oil. Garnish servings with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 1779mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

HOT AND SOUR SOUP



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An American Chinese restaurant favorite, this soup combines slivers of pork with tofu, mushrooms and delicate threads of egg in a spicy, tangy broth.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 ounces pork tenderloin
5 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
2 tablespoons dried broken tree ear mushrooms
10 dried shitake mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
1/2-inch slice fresh ginger
3 scallions
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons black vinegar or balsamic vinegar plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
3 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 3 tablespoons cold water
1 large egg lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon Asian toasted sesame oil
4 ounces firm tofu (bean curd), cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Freeze the pork tenderloin until firm, about 30 minutes; slice it into very thin slices, then into narrow strips. Refrigerate the pork. Put the tree ear mushrooms in a small bowl and the shiitake in another. Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Pour the hot water over the mushrooms and set them aside to re-hydrate for about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the broth, garlic, ginger, in a large sauce pan. Crush the white part of 1 scallion with the side of a knife, add to the pan, simmer, covered for 15 minutes.
  • Thinly slice the remaining scallions and reserve. Remove the mushrooms from the water and discard the liquid. Squeeze out any excess moisture from the shiitake and thinly slice.
  • Remove the garlic, ginger, and scallion from the broth and discard. Add the mushrooms, soy, vinegar, pepper, and salt and bring to a simmer. Whisk in the cornstarch mixture, bring to a boil, and then simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. Pour the egg into the soup and stir once to make delicate threads. Stir in the remaining scallions, oil, tofu, and pork, return to a simmer. Remove from the heat to prevent the meat from getting tough, adjust seasonings to taste. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of mushrooms. This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. Try using shiitake, oyster, and wood ear mushrooms.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of vinegar. Rice vinegar, black vinegar, and white vinegar will all work well in this soup. You can also use a combination of different vinegars.
  • Make sure to add the cornstarch slurry slowly. This will help to prevent the soup from becoming too thick.
  • Serve the soup immediately. Hot and sour soup is best when it is served hot. If you need to store the soup, let it cool completely before refrigerating it. You can reheat the soup over medium heat until it is warmed through.

Conclusion:

Hot and sour soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick meal or a cold day. With its spicy, sour, and savory flavors, this soup is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a new soup recipe to try, give hot and sour soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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