Chinese Spicy And Sour Soup

A delectable balance of heat and tang, Chinese Spicy and Sour Soup is a perfect appetizer or main dish, made with a medley of mushrooms, tofu, and bamboo shoots infused with the spicy and sour flavors of soy sauce and vinegar.

Chinese Spicy And Sour Soup

3.77 from 13 votes

A delectable balance of heat and tang, Chinese Spicy and Sour Soup is a perfect appetizer or main dish, made with a medley of mushrooms, tofu, and bamboo shoots infused with the spicy and sour flavors of soy sauce and vinegar.

Servings 1 people

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

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• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth use low-sodium for a healthier option
• 1 cup mushrooms sliced, use shiitake or wood ear mushrooms
• 1 cup firm tofu cut into cubes
• 1/2 cup bamboo shoots julienned
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce use light soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar to add sourness
• 1 tablespoon chili paste adjust to taste for heat
• 1 teaspoon white pepper adds spicy notes
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water
• 1 egg beaten
• 2 tablespoons green onions chopped, for garnish

Instructions

 

• In a large pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a simmer over medium heat.
• Add the sliced mushrooms, cubed tofu, and julienned bamboo shoots to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms are somewhat tender.
• Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, and white pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Mix the cornstarch with water to form a slurry, then gradually add it to the soup, stirring continuously until the soup slightly thickens.
• Remove the pot from heat and slowly pour the beaten egg into the soup while stirring gently to form egg ribbons.
• Garnish with chopped green onions before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 14gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 340mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Calories: 220kcal

Meal Type: Soup

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: chinese cuisine, soups, spicy dishes

Cooking Method: Boiled

Time: 30-45 Min

Level: Easy

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