Best 9 Hot And Sour Soup With Ginger Recipes

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Craving a comforting and flavorful soup that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than this Hot and Sour Soup with Ginger recipe! This classic Chinese dish is a harmonious blend of spicy, sour, and savory flavors, featuring a delightful combination of textures.

This well-explained recipe provides step-by-step instructions to guide you through the cooking process, ensuring a delicious and authentic hot and sour soup in the comfort of your own kitchen. With the addition of ginger, this recipe adds a unique and zesty touch that elevates the traditional flavors.

Along with the main recipe, this article also includes variations to cater to different preferences and dietary restrictions. A vegetarian version of the soup is provided, offering a flavorful meatless option. Additionally, tips and suggestions are offered to customize the spice level, ensuring the soup is enjoyable for both those who love a fiery kick and those who prefer a milder taste.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHEF JOHN'S HOT AND SOUR SOUP



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I'm very excited to be sharing what is probably the most delicious soup I still haven't done a video for--unless I have and forgot. Yes, it's hot, and yes, it's sour, but it's also so much more, and other than a little bit of slicing and dicing, this is relatively fast and simple to make. This is almost always served as an appetizer in a Chinese restaurant, but if you added some pork to this, or some little fun-sized meatballs, it would make a fantastic meal. Serve with extra sliced green onions on top.

Provided by Chef John

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

¾ ounce dried shiitake mushrooms
2 tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste
¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon ground white pepper, or to taste
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons cornstarch, or as needed
3 tablespoons water, or as needed
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
¼ cup sliced green onions
4 cups chicken broth
¼ cup grated carrot
2 tablespoons thinly sliced red bell pepper
½ cup bamboo shoots
1 cup cubed tofu
2 large eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Soak dried shiitake mushrooms in hot water, stirring occasionally, until soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well and slice into thin strips.
  • Whisk soy sauce, vinegar, ground white pepper, and sesame oil together in a small bowl for hot and sour mixture; set aside until needed.
  • Whisk cornstarch and water together in another small bowl for slurry; set aside until needed.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ginger, sliced green onions, and shiitake mushrooms. Cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and bring up to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in carrot, red pepper, bamboo shoots, tofu, and the hot and sour mixture. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Raise heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Stir the soup slowly with a spoon while transferring in the beaten eggs in a steady stream to create thin ribbons. Keep stirring until the soup comes back to a boil. Reduce heat to medium.
  • Stir the cornstarch slurry to make sure it's well blended, then slowly drizzle it into the soup while stirring constantly. Soup should thicken up within 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off heat, taste for seasoning, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 99.1 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1979.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

HOT AND SOUR SOUP (酸辣汤)



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Chinese restaurant-style hot and sour soup made easy! The hearty, spicy, sour broth is loaded with mushrooms, silky eggs, and tofu. I've included lots of notes so you can tweak the recipe with the ingredients you have on hand, plus how to make this dish vegetarian. {Vegetarian adaptable}

Provided by Maggie Zhu

Categories     Soup

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/3 cup dried shiitake mushrooms
1/4 cup dried woodear mushrooms
1/4 cup dried lily flowers
1/2 lbs (230 g) pork loin (or chicken breast) (cut into thin strips)
1/2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons minced ginger
2 green onions (chopped)
2 tablespoons Chinkiang vinegar
1 teaspoon white pepper powder ((or 1/2 teaspoon white pepper powder for a less spicy dish))
6 cups water (or chicken stock (*Footnote 3))
1/2 block ((8 oz / 227 g) firm tofu, cubed)
1 tablespoon light soy sauce (or soy sauce)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
2 eggs (beaten)
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Gently rinse dried shiitake mushrooms, dried wood ear mushrooms, and lily flowers with tap water. Soak each of them with 1.5 to 2 cups warm water in three big bowls. Rehydrate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, until tender. Slice mushrooms into strips. Snip off the tough ends of lily flowers and discard. Remove tough ends of wood ear mushrooms, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Reserve the marinating water from lily flower and shiitake mushrooms, 2 cups in total
  • Combine pork, Shaoxing wine, salt and cornstarch in a bowl. Mix well by hand. Marinate for 10 - 15 minutes.
  • Add Chinkiang vinegar and white pepper into a small bowl. Mix well until the white pepper is completely dissolved.
  • Add water or chicken stock, ginger, and green onion into a pot and heat over medium-high heat. If you reserved the marinating liquid from step one, you can add it plus 4 cups water or chicken stock.
  • Add rehydrated wood ear mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, lily flowers, and tofu to the pot. Cook until bringing to a simmer. Add soy sauce and turn to medium-low heat.
  • Mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water in a bowl until cornstarch is fully dissolved. Slowly swirl the cornstarch slurry into the soup. Stir to thicken the soup.
  • Add the pork from step one into the soup, stirring several times to prevent the pork strips from sticking together. Add the salt. Slowly swirl in the beaten egg and stir well. The egg should be scattered and not clotted.
  • Remove the pot from stove. Add the vinegar and pepper mixture and stir to mix well.
  • Garnish with cilantro and drizzle with sesame oil. Give it a final stir. Taste the soup and add more salt if needed.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 216 kcal, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Protein 19.9 g, Fat 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Cholesterol 112 mg, Sodium 883 mg, Fiber 1.3 g, Sugar 1.6 g

HOT AND SOUR SOUP



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Make Chinese at home with Tyler Florence's Hot and Sour Soup recipe from Food Network Ñ mushrooms, ginger and chile paste add flavor and heat.

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

4 dried Chinese fungi (about 1 ounce), such as wood ears or cloud ears
2 tablespoons canola oil
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 tablespoon red chile paste, such as sambal oelek
1/2 cup canned bamboo shoots, sliced
1/4 pound barbecued pork, shredded
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
Pinch sugar
2 quarts Chinese Chicken Stock, recipe follows
1 square firm tofu, drained and sliced in 1/4-inch strips
3 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Chopped green onions and cilantro leaves, for garnish
1 (4-pound) whole chicken
1 bunch green onions, halved
4 garlic cloves, smashed
3-inch piece fresh ginger, whacked open with the flat side of a knife
1 onion, halved
1 teaspoon whole white peppercorns
About 3 quarts cold water

Steps:

  • Put the wood ears in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand for 30 minutes to reconstitute. Drain and rinse the wood ears; discard any hard clusters in the centers.
  • Heat the oil in a wok or large pot over medium-high flame. Add the ginger, chili paste, wood ears, bamboo shoots, and pork; cook and stir for 1 minute to infuse the flavor. Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar in a small bowl, pour it into the wok and toss everything together - it should smell really fragrant. Pour in the Chinese Chicken Stock, bring the soup to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the tofu and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Dissolve the cornstarch in the water and stir until smooth. Mix the slurry into the soup and continue to simmer until the soup thickens. Remove the soup from the heat and stir in 1 direction to get a current going, then stop stirring. Slowly pour in the beaten eggs in a steady stream and watch it spin around and feather in the broth (it should be cooked almost immediately.) Garnish the hot and sour soup with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving.
  • Put the chicken in a large stockpot and place over medium heat. Toss in the green onions, garlic, ginger, onion, and peppercorns. Pour about 3 quarts of cold water into the pot to cover the chicken by 1-inch. Simmer gently for 1 hour, uncovered, skimming off the foam on the surface periodically.
  • Carefully remove the chicken from the pot and pass the stock through a strainer lined with cheesecloth to remove the solids and excess fat. Cool the chicken stock to room temperature before storing in the refrigerator, or chill it down over ice first.
  • Yield: About 2 quarts

HOT AND SOUR DUMPLING SOUP



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A Chinese take-out staple, hot and sour soup is super easy to create at home - and comes together in just 15 minutes. This weeknight version bolsters the traditional mushrooms and tofu with the addition of store-bought pork dumplings, but you could just as easily use chicken or vegetable dumplings, depending on your preference. Cornstarch gives the broth its velvety texture, vinegar adds verve, and white pepper adds subtle complexity, though black pepper is a perfectly fine substitute. Adjust the seasoning with extra soy sauce, ginger and vinegar for a more assertive soup.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weeknight, dumplings, soups and stews, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons safflower or canola oil
8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
Kosher salt and pepper
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
6 ounces firm tofu, cut into matchsticks (1 cup)
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 ounces drained canned, sliced bamboo shoots, cut into matchsticks (1/3 cup)
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper (optional), plus more to taste
12 frozen pork gyoza or potsticker dumplings (about 8 ounces)
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
Thinly sliced scallions and fresh chiles (such as red Fresno or jalapeño), for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add mushrooms and ginger and season with salt and pepper. Cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Stir in broth, tofu, soy sauce, bamboo shoots and white pepper, if using, and bring to a boil over high. Add dumplings and simmer over medium heat until dumplings are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with 1/4 cup water to form a slurry. Add slurry and vinegar to saucepan and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and more white pepper, if desired.
  • Divide soup among bowls and garnish with scallions and chiles. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 392, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1626 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

HOT AND SOUR SOUP WITH GINGER



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Ginger     Mushroom     Sauté     Low Cal     Tofu     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 ounces dried shiitake mushrooms
5 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
3 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 10.5-ounce package extra-fine or firm tofu, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 ounce bean thread noodles or angel hair pasta, broken in half
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
Pinch of sugar

Steps:

  • Combine broth and mushrooms in bowl. Let stand until mushrooms soften, about 20 minutes. Remove mushroom from broth and squeeze dry over bowl with broth; reserve broth. Discard mushroom stems; thinly slice caps. Combine vinegar and cornstarch in small bowl; stir to blend.
  • Heat oil in large saucepan over high heat. Add ginger; sauté 30 seconds. Pour in reserved broth, leaving behind any sediment. Bring to boil. Add tofu, noodles, soy sauce, red pepper, sugar and mushrooms. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 5 minutes. Add cornstarch mixture; stir until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.

HOT AND SOUR SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 quarter-size slice fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups water
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
10 ounces mushrooms, wiped clean, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 can (8 ounces) sliced bamboo shoots, drained
1/2 to 1 pound package frozen cubed chicken breasts
10 ounces package thawed frozen petite peas
Salt
1 teaspoon hot sauce, or Oriental chili paste with garlic

Steps:

  • Heat the sesame oil in a large saucepan, over medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic and saute until you can smell the aroma of the garlic, about 20 seconds. Add the broth to the saucepan with the water, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and mushrooms. Cover and bring the liquid to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook over moderate heat until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the bamboo shoots and chicken to the broth, bring the liquid back to a simmer and cook, over low heat until the chicken is cooked through. Add the peas and simmer 3 minutes longer or until heated through. Season to taste with salt and serve the hot sauce on the side if you wish.

HOT & SOUR SOUP WITH GINGER



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There are a lot of Hot & Sour soups here on Recipezaar but I couldn't find one quite like this. It is from a Bon Appetit "Tastes of the world" cookbook I will be making it soon and will add to the introduction

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 ounces dried shiitake mushrooms
5 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
3 tablespoons peeled minced fresh ginger
10 1/2 ounces extra firm tofu, cut into 1/4 ' dice
1 ounce cellophane rice noodles or 1 ounce angel hair pasta, broken in half
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pinch sugar

Steps:

  • Combine broth and mushrooms. let stand until mushrooms soften apprx 20 minutes.
  • Remove mushrooms from the broth and squeeze over the bowl with the broth.
  • Discard mushroom stems: thinly slice caps.
  • Combine vinegar & cornstarch, stir to blend,.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan, add ginger, saute 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the reserved broth.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Add tofu, noodles, soy sauce, red chili flakes, sugar & mushrooms.
  • Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add cornstarch mixture, stir until slightly thickened apprx 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.7, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 347.6, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.3, Protein 12.7

HOT AND SOUR SOUP



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We've tried several recipes for this hot and sour soup and couldn't find one that resembled the one we liked at a restaurant. So, I made my own and I must say it is on par with what you'll find when dining out. Regular or hot chili sauce can be used, according to taste. -Vera Leitow, Mancelona, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-1/2-inch x 1/4-inch strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
6 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (14 ounces) extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 can (8 ounces) bamboo shoots, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water
2 teaspoons sesame oil
Finely chopped green onions

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, brown pork in oil until no longer pink; remove meat and keep warm. Add mushrooms; saute until tender. Set aside and keep warm. , Add the broth, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce and pepper to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Return the meat and mushrooms to the pan. Stir in the tofu, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts and vinegar. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes., In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in sesame oil. Garnish servings with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 1779mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

HOT AND SOUR CHICKEN SOUP



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Very good and very easy to make Asian soup. My husband is a chef, and he said that this was fantastic! (He's hard to impress.) We finished the pot in one sitting.

Provided by MORPHIUS_RAE

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups chicken broth
½ cup water
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
½ cup sliced bamboo shoots, drained
3 slices fresh ginger root
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons soy sauce
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 green onions, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the chicken broth, water, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and hot pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer while you assemble the rest of the ingredients.
  • Place the chicken slices into a bowl and toss with the sesame oil to coat. In a separate bowl, stir together the cornstarch and vinegar, and set aside.
  • Increase the heat under the broth to medium-high, and return to a rolling boil. Add the chicken slices. Return to a boil, and then drizzle in the egg while stirring slowly to create long strands of egg. Stir in the vinegar and cornstarch. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and the broth has thickened slightly, about 3 minutes. Serve garnished with green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 109.6 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1095.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your soup the best flavor. If you can, use organic vegetables and free-range chicken.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the spice level: This recipe is for a medium-spicy soup. If you like your soup spicier, add more chili peppers or Sriracha sauce. If you prefer a milder soup, use fewer chili peppers or omit them entirely.
  • Use a good quality chicken broth: The chicken broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Look for a broth that is made with real chicken and has a rich flavor.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: The vegetables should be cooked until they are tender, but still have a little bit of crunch. If you overcook them, they will become mushy.
  • Serve the soup immediately: Hot and sour soup is best served immediately after it is made. The flavors will start to deteriorate if you let it sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Hot and sour soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a good way to use up leftover chicken. With its spicy, sour, and salty flavors, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table.

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