Linda's Hot And Sour Soup Chinese Recipe

Craving a fiery, flavorful explosion? Linda's Hot and Sour Soup delivers! This authentic Chinese recipe is packed with umami-rich pork, crisp vegetables, and a perfectly balanced hot and sour broth. Customize the spice level to your liking with adjustable chili paste and vinegar. Easy to follow instructions guide you to a restaurant-quality soup in under an hour. Get ready for a taste sensation that'll have you coming back for more!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 280.9 kcal
Protein 48g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Linda's Hot And Sour Soup Chinese

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How to Make Linda's Hot And Sour Soup Chinese

  1. Bring 6 cups of chicken or vegetable stock to a simmer in a large pot.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 cup diced pork, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, and 1 tablespoon chili paste. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon white pepper, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 cup sliced bamboo shoots, 1/2 cup water chestnuts, 1/2 cup rehydrated wood ear fungus (cloud ear mushrooms), and 1/2 cup cubed firm tofu.
  4. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 5 tablespoons cold water until smooth.
  6. Add the cornstarch slurry to the soup and bring back to a simmer, stirring constantly until thickened.
  7. Slowly drizzle 2 large eggs into the simmering soup in a thin stream, stirring gently in one direction.
  8. Let stand for 10 seconds before stirring in 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
  9. Garnish with chopped scallions and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

15g

Carbs

6g