Ingredients for Easy Hot And Sour Soup
- Dried Chinese Mushrooms
- 4 oz chicken breast (or 4 oz firm tofu)
- Firm Tofu
- Bamboo Shoots
- Chicken Stock
- Rice Wine
- Light Soy Sauce
- Rice Vinegar
- White Pepper
- Cornstarch
- Salt
- Hot Pepper Sauce
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How to Make Easy Hot And Sour Soup
- Squeeze excess water from 4 oz mushrooms and discard tough stems. Thinly slice the mushrooms.
- Thinly shred 4 oz chicken breast (or 4 oz firm tofu) and 2 oz bamboo shoots.
- In a wok or large pot, bring 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth to a boil. Add the shredded chicken (or tofu), mushrooms, and bamboo shoots.
- Return to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, ½ teaspoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water. Add 1-2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (or to taste). Bring to a boil again.
- Simmer for 1 minute, or until the soup has thickened slightly. Garnish with chopped green onions (optional) and serve hot.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
19 g
Sugar
14g
Fat
6g
Carbs
3g