Hot And Sour Soup
I remember years ago when I first got married and I was trying to impress my husband with my cooking skills, I made my first Hot and Sour soup. I had bought a book with Chinese recipes and chose this soup because it’s my favorite whenever I go to a Chinese restaurant. As I remember, it turned out really well, but I was so overwhelmed with everything that I needed to do that I didn’t make it again for a few years. Well since then, I realized that this hot and sour soup doesn’t have to be that hard to make. With my recipe, you can’t go wrong. You only need a few ingredients, and less than 30 minutes! This soup is incredibly easy to make! My favorite thing about it is that you can easily customize it and use your favorite veggies or proteins.
What You’ll Need To Make Hot And Sour Soup
Mushrooms – Shiitake mushrooms are a must in this soup. Other mushrooms you can add are enoki mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms or even some oyster mushrooms. Carrots – You’ll need only a carrot julienned. Tofu – Firm tofu is also a must in a good hot and sour soup. You can also add some cooked chicken or pork if you want for additional protein. Bamboo Shoots – I love bamboo shoots and I think they are amazing in this soup. If you don’t like them, you can skip them. Broth – I used chicken broth but if you’re looking for a true vegetarian version you can add vegetable broth. Soy Sauce – I like to add a bit of dark soy sauce to darken the soup a bit, but also regular low sodium soy sauce for additional flavor. Vinegar – Just plain white vinegar is needed to give us that sour taste we love. Cornstarch – We just need a bit of cornstarch mixed with some water to thicken the broth. Eggs – Whisked eggs are added to the soup to create beautiful egg ribbons. Sesame Oil – I love to garnish this soup when serving with a bit of sesame oil for that extra flavor. White Pepper – If you have it, I strongly recommend using white pepper because it has a different and stronger flavor than black pepper.
How To Make Hot And Sour Soup
Tips For Making Hot And Sour Soup
Storing Leftovers
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. You can also freeze it for several weeks.
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