HUNAN HOT AND SOUR SOUP

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I adopted this recipe after Mean Chef (IHHDRO) left the site. I have not yet had a chance to sample this, but will add my own comments when I do.

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 21m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

6 cups vegetable stock or 6 cups chicken stock
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon gingerroot, minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons tamari
4 shiitake mushrooms or 8 button mushrooms, stems removed, thinly sliced
1/2 lb firm tofu, sliced into 1/4 x 1 inch strips (0.5x2.5cm)
1 cup napa cabbage, shredded (300g)
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1/3 cup frozen peas (70g)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon mirin (Chinese cooking wine)
1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in
3 tablespoons cold water
1 -2 egg, well-beaten (optional)
1/2 cup green onion, chopped (90g)
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (9g)
1/2 lb cooked chicken or 1/2 lb pork, cubed
1 teaspoon hot chili paste (optional) or 1 teaspoon chili sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring stock to a boil over medium-high heat in a 2 1/2- to 3-quart saucepan.
  • Add garlic, ginger, black pepper, and tamari.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 1 minute.
  • Add mushrooms, tofu, cabbage, carrots, peas and meat.
  • Stir and let simmer 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in vinegar, mirin and cornstarch mixture.
  • Continue cooking until soup is thickened, about 1 minute.
  • Add chile paste/sauce to taste.
  • Remove soup from heat.
  • Slowly pour in beaten egg and stir.
  • Garnish with green onions or cilantro and serve immediately.

michael york
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Joseph Brown
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This soup is the perfect balance of spicy and sour. It's also very flavorful and satisfying.


Caleb White
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I've never had Hunan hot and sour soup before, but this recipe was a great introduction. It was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


RA RUHUL AMIN
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Johni Higgins
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I love the addition of the bamboo shoots. They add a great crunch and texture to the soup.


Sadullah Khan
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I'm not a big fan of tofu, but I really enjoyed it in this soup. It was soft and flavorful.


Asma Taffakhar Asma Taffakhar
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've already made it twice this week!


tg Gamerz
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Danika Graham
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this soup was just the right amount of heat for me. It was also very flavorful.


Md Rakib jn
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Khan Amir
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I love the spicy and sour flavor of this soup. It's the perfect comfort food on a cold day.


Primah Amuk
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


TOMAHAWAK1999
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


Ronnie Mat
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This soup is amazing! It's the perfect balance of spicy, sour, and savory. I love the addition of the tofu and mushrooms, they add a great texture and depth of flavor.


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