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hot and sour soup

(7 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Fran Say
@ChefMom22
Sunnyvale, CA

The secret to this soup is ground white pepper. Add more or less to your taste!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This hot and sour soup seems delicate, but the flavors are rich and robust. Follow the recipe, and the ingredient measurements are spot on. Warm and comforting, enjoy this hot and sour soup for a light meal. It will be a delicious addition to any take-out at-home meal. We loved this soup.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(7 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For hot and sour soup

  • 32 oz
    chicken broth
  • 3 slice
    thin fresh ginger root
  • 1/4 lb
    pork belly, finely julienned, optional
  • 2 Tbsp
    dark soy sauce
  • 1/4 c
    rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp
    sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp
    granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    white pepper, or to taste
  • 1/2 c
    julienned bamboo shoots, drained
  • 1/2 c
    sliced water chestnuts
  • 1/2 c
    firm tofu, julienned
  • 1 lg
    egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 stalk
    scallion, finely sliced, for topping

How To Make hot and sour soup

Test Kitchen Tips
We found the dark soy sauce at an Asian market. A good quality soy sauce available in most grocery stores would work too.
  • Chicken broth and ginger root boiling.
    1
    Bring chicken broth, ginger root, and optional pork to a boil. Gently boil for 2-3 minutes.
  • Removing pieces of ginger.
    2
    Remove the ginger pieces and discard. Turn down the heat.
  • Soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, white pepper, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, and tofu added.
    3
    Add soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper. Add the bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, and tofu.
  • Pouring egg over the hot soup.
    4
    Bring the soup to a boil. Drizzle beaten egg over the surface of the soup.
  • Sliced scallions added to the bowl when serving.
    5
    Remove from heat and serve with sliced scallion.
  • A spoonful of Hot and Sour Soup.
    6
    For a vegetarian alternative, omit the pork. The rice vinegar is available at Asian markets. It gives the soup its "sour" flavor. Shaoxing is a common brand.
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