HOT AND SOUR SOUP

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White pepper is traditional in hot and sour soup but black pepper makes a fine substitute.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield Makes 6 cups soup

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms
2 tablespoons cornstarch
5 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
3/4 cup canned bamboo shoots, rinsed and drained and cut into matchsticks
7 ounces soft tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 scallions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, soak mushrooms in 2 cups boiling water until softened, using a plate to keep mushrooms submerged, about 15 minutes. Remove mushrooms, reserving mushroom liquid, and thinly slice. In another small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 4 tablespoons water.
  • In a medium saucepot, add mushrooms and mushroom liquid to chicken broth. Pour mushroom liquid carefully to leave behind grit (or strain it). Bring chicken broth, mushrooms, mushroom liquid, soy sauce, and pepper to a simmer covered. Add bamboo shoots, tofu, and scallions, reserving 4 tablespoons sliced green tops; simmer 5 minutes. Add cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes. Stir in vinegar. Remove from heat and add egg while stirring soup. Serve topped with remaining scallion.

Nirob Robi Nirob Robi
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This soup was okay, but I've had better. I probably won't be making it again.


Shyla Illguth
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I wasn't a fan of this soup. The flavors were too strong for my taste.


George Sibisi
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This soup was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less chili oil next time.


William F Winfield
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I love this hot and sour soup! It's so flavorful and has just the right amount of heat. I always make a big batch and freeze the leftovers for later.


Mira Rani
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so complex and well-balanced. I highly recommend it.


Ignacio Hernandez
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I wasn't sure how this soup would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was flavorful and had a nice kick to it. I'll definitely be making this again.


Anita Clothier
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This hot and sour soup is now my go-to comfort food. It's so easy to make and always hits the spot.


Kailyn Sorg
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Delicious! I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky son ate two bowls.


Carol Cripwell
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The soup was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. Will definitely be making this again.


Onkgopotse Lekonyane
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This hot and sour soup was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the complex flavors and the perfect balance of heat and sourness.


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