Hot And Sour Soup

Hot and sour soup is a popular soup in Chinese cuisine that is both spicy and tangy in flavour. It is typically made with a combination of vegetables, meat or tofu, and a mixture of spices and sauces.

Ingredients of Hot And Sour Soup

• 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup of sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup of bamboo shoots
• 1/2 cup of sliced water chestnuts
• 1/2 cup of diced tofu or cooked shredded chicken
• 1/4 cup of rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of chilli garlic sauce
• 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
• 1 beaten egg
• 1/4 cup of sliced green onions
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Hot And Sour Soup

1. In a large pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil.
2. Add the sliced mushrooms, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, and diced tofu or cooked shredded chicken to the pot.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, chilli garlic sauce, and cornstarch until smooth.
4. Add the mixture to the pot and stir until well combined.
5. Reduce the heat to medium and let the soup simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Slowly pour in the beaten egg while stirring the soup.
7. Add the sliced green onions and season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Note: You can adjust the amount of chilli garlic sauce according to your desired level of spiciness. You can also add other vegetables such as carrots, cabbage, or bean sprouts to the soup.