Best 8 Hot N Sour Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing symphony of flavors that is Hot and Sour Soup, a culinary masterpiece known for its captivating balance of spicy, sour, and savory notes. Originating from China, this delectable soup has gained worldwide popularity, captivating taste buds with its vibrant red color and complex flavor profile.

Our collection of Hot and Sour Soup recipes offers a diverse range of culinary interpretations, each promising a unique gustatory experience. From the classic Sichuan-style soup, renowned for its fiery heat and bold flavors, to the more approachable Cantonese-style soup, characterized by its milder spice level and delicate balance of flavors, our recipes cater to every palate.

Whether you prefer a traditional approach or a contemporary twist, our Hot and Sour Soup recipes provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring that you can recreate this iconic dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. Dive into the depths of flavor as you explore the diverse recipes within this article, each offering a unique journey through the world of Hot and Sour Soup.

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HOT AND SOUR SOUP



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Hot and Sour Soup - BEST and EASIEST Chinese hot and sour soup recipe ever! Simple ingredients, takes 15 mins and a zillion times better than takeout!

Provided by Rasa Malaysia

Categories     Chinese Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons corn starch + 3 tablespoons water
1 can (14.5 oz. /411 g) chicken broth (preferred) or vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups water
8 oz. (226 g) soft tofu, cut into strips
6 oz. (170 g) white button mushroom, stems trimmed and caps quartered
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons Chinese vinegar, apple cider vinegar or rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce for coloring purpose
3 dashes ground white pepper or black pepper
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon chili oil, optional
1 tablespoon chopped scallion, optional

Steps:

  • Add the corn starch and water together, stir to combine well. Set aside.
  • Add the chicken or vegetable broth and water to a medium-sized soup pot on medium heat. Bring it to boil. Add the tofu and white button mushrooms, cook for 2 minutes. Add the soy sauce, vinegar, dark soy sauce, and black pepper. Stir to combine well. Add in the cornstarch mixture, stir continuously to thicken the soup. Turn off the heat.
  • Swirl the beaten eggs into the soup, count to 10, and then use a pair of chopsticks to stir in a clockwise direction, for 3 times. This will form the silken egg threads in the soup that look very pretty. Add the chili oil and chopped scallions, if using.
  • Dish out and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 41 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 4 people, Sodium 1138 grams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar

HOT AND SOUR SOUP



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Recipe video above. A firm Chinese starter favourite! A glossy soup broth that's savoury, sour and as spicy as you want it to be, filled with mushrooms, tofu and bamboo shoots. Skip the chicken to make it meat free, or add shrimp/prawns or fish pieces. Serves 6 - 8 as a starter, or 4 as a light meal.

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Mains     Soup     Starter

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 19

220 g / 7oz chicken breast
12 dried shiitake mushrooms ((or 150g/5oz fresh) (Note 1))
1/2 cup wood ear mushrooms (, chopped 1.5cm/ 3/5" pieces (Note 1))
1 tsp dried chilli / red pepper flakes (, adjust spice to taste (Note 2))
2 tsp dark soy sauce ((Note 3))
1 tbsp light soy sauce ((Note 3))
1 tsp ginger (, finely grated)
1/2 tsp white pepper ((sub black))
6 cups (1.5L/1.5qt) chicken or veg stock/broth (, low sodium)
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp sugar
1/4 cup (65 ml) white vinegar ((adjust to taste))
125 g / 4oz firm tofu (~ 1 cup) (, cut into 1.2cm / 0.5" cubes (Note 4))
1/4 cup bamboo shoots (, thinly sliced (Note 5))
2 eggs (, whisked)
1/4 cup (40g) cornstarch/cornflour
1/4 cup (125 ml) water
Salt to taste
1 shallot/scallion (, finely sliced)

Steps:

  • Cover shiitake mushrooms with plenty of boiling water. Stand 20 - 30 minutes until soft, drain, then slice thinly. (Discard or reserve liquid for other use)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Sodium 501 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

CHINESE SPICY HOT AND SOUR SOUP



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This has lots of different flavors going on, and is a very special soup to serve your guests. The spicy hot comes from the white pepper, and the sour comes from the vinegar.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 dried wood ear mushrooms
4 dried shiitake mushrooms
8 dried tiger lily buds
4 cups chicken stock
⅓ cup diced bamboo shoots
⅓ cup lean ground pork
1 teaspoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
½ (16 ounce) package firm tofu, cubed
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion

Steps:

  • Soak the dried mushrooms and tiger lily buds in warm water for 20 minutes. After trimming off any tough stems, slice the mushrooms. With the fingers, shred the tiger lily stems.
  • Place the mushrooms, tiger lily buds, stock, bamboo shoots, and shredded pork into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in soy sauce, sugar, salt, white pepper, and vinegar. Combine cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water. Add a little of the hot soup to the cornstarch, and then return all to the pan. Heat to boiling, stirring. Add the bean curd, and cook 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Just before serving, turn off the heat. Stir the egg in gradually. Mix in sesame oil. Sprinkle each serving with scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 465.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

HOMEMADE HOT AND SOUR SOUP



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Very easy-to-make hot and sour soup.

Provided by Kevin

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups chicken broth
½ cup mushrooms, diced
¼ cup shredded cooked chicken
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chile-garlic paste (sambal oelek)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 ounces firm tofu, drained, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
⅓ cup canned bamboo shoots, cut into matchsticks
¼ cup white vinegar
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 egg
2 green onions, diced
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a simmer in a 2-quart saucepan. Add mushrooms, chicken, soy sauce, chile paste, and garlic. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add tofu, bamboo shoots, vinegar, and white pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes more.
  • Combine water and cornstarch in a cup; stir until smooth. Add mixture to the soup and stir well. Let simmer until soup thickens, about 5 minutes more.
  • Beat egg in a cup and slowly pour, in a fine stream, into the soup. Stir well and heat through for 30 seconds. Mix in green onions and sesame oil. Remove from heat; serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1900.8 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

HOT AND SOUR SOUP



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An American Chinese restaurant favorite, this soup combines slivers of pork with tofu, mushrooms and delicate threads of egg in a spicy, tangy broth.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 ounces pork tenderloin
5 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
2 tablespoons dried broken tree ear mushrooms
10 dried shitake mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
1/2-inch slice fresh ginger
3 scallions
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons black vinegar or balsamic vinegar plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
3 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 3 tablespoons cold water
1 large egg lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon Asian toasted sesame oil
4 ounces firm tofu (bean curd), cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Freeze the pork tenderloin until firm, about 30 minutes; slice it into very thin slices, then into narrow strips. Refrigerate the pork. Put the tree ear mushrooms in a small bowl and the shiitake in another. Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Pour the hot water over the mushrooms and set them aside to re-hydrate for about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the broth, garlic, ginger, in a large sauce pan. Crush the white part of 1 scallion with the side of a knife, add to the pan, simmer, covered for 15 minutes.
  • Thinly slice the remaining scallions and reserve. Remove the mushrooms from the water and discard the liquid. Squeeze out any excess moisture from the shiitake and thinly slice.
  • Remove the garlic, ginger, and scallion from the broth and discard. Add the mushrooms, soy, vinegar, pepper, and salt and bring to a simmer. Whisk in the cornstarch mixture, bring to a boil, and then simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. Pour the egg into the soup and stir once to make delicate threads. Stir in the remaining scallions, oil, tofu, and pork, return to a simmer. Remove from the heat to prevent the meat from getting tough, adjust seasonings to taste. Serve immediately.

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

THE BEST HOT & SOUR SOUP



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I love hot & sour soup and have spent a lot of time perfecting it. This is the absolute best! You can adjust the chile paste to make it as spicy as you like.

Provided by KLBoyle

Categories     Chinese

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 quarts chicken stock
2 ounces dried mushrooms
1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 tablespoon red chili paste
1/2 cup canned bamboo shoot
1/2 cup canned water chestnut, chopped
1/2 lb firm tofu, drained and sliced into strips
1/4 lb pork, sliced thin
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 large egg, beaten
3 tablespoons oil
green onion, chopped (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Reconstitute mushrooms in water according to package directions.
  • Heat oil in wok or large pot.
  • Add ginger, chile paste and pork, cook for about two minute.
  • Add bamboo shoots, water chestnuts and mushrooms, cook for 1 minute.
  • In a bowl, combine vinegar, soy sauce, salt, pepper and sugar and
  • pour into wok.
  • Add chicken stock, bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minute.
  • Add tofu and cook another 3-5 minute.
  • Mix cornstarch and water and add to soup and cook until thickened.
  • Stir soup in one direction to get current going then add beaten egg,
  • it will look feathery.
  • Garnish soup with green onion and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.2, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 61.1, Sodium 1546.7, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 8.9, Protein 20.4

Tips:

  • Use a variety of mushrooms. This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't be afraid to add some heat. Hot and sour soup is traditionally spicy, so don't be afraid to add some chili peppers or Sriracha sauce.
  • Make sure your soup is sour enough. The sourness is what gives hot and sour soup its characteristic flavor. Use a combination of vinegar, lemon juice, and tomato sauce to achieve the desired sourness.
  • Serve your soup with plenty of toppings. Common toppings include green onions, cilantro, chili peppers, and fried wontons.
  • Hot and sour soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. If you have any leftover vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or bok choy, throw them in your soup.

Conclusion:

Hot and sour soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its spicy, sour, and savory flavor, hot and sour soup is sure to please everyone at your table.

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