Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Sweet and Sour Soup recipes, a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. This classic Chinese dish tantalizes the palate with its vibrant colors and captivating aroma. Whether you prefer a traditional rendition or a contemporary twist, our diverse collection of recipes caters to every taste. From the classic Sweet and Sour Soup with pineapple and bell peppers to unique variations featuring tofu, shrimp, or chicken, our recipes offer an array of options to suit your dietary preferences. Dive into the vibrant world of Sweet and Sour Soup and experience a symphony of flavors with every sip.
Here are our top 17 tried and tested recipes!
SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE SOUP
My version of an old favorite Ashkenazi Jewish recipe. I make a stock first, then make the soup. This allows for de-fatting for a healthier soup, but you need to make this on two days, so time accordingly. For a healthier version, use sucralose instead of sugar - there is virtually no taste difference in sweet and sour recipes such as this one. Using Savoy cabbage gives the soup superlative texture and flavor.
Provided by JOHNTHEBEAR
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Cabbage Soup Recipes
Time P1DT7h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine the beef shanks and water in a large stock pot. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a very low simmer. Use a strainer to skim off any foam on the surface. Add the carrot pieces, whole onions, celery stalks, bay leaf, and peppercorns. Simmer for 4 hours, skimming the surface occasionally.
- Strain the stock. Discard the vegetables but reserve the meat. Allow the stock to cool to room temperature, then transfer to a covered container and refrigerate overnight. When the beef shanks are cool, remove the meat from the bones. Discard bones and gristle. Dice the meat and any remaining marrow into small cubes. Cover the container and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, heat the vegetable oil in a stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and 1 diced onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the paprika and cook 1 additional minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add the cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly wilted and reduced in bulk, about 8 minutes.
- Remove the beef stock from the refrigerator; skim and discard any fat. Pour the stock into the pot; stir in the reserved chopped beef. Add the tomatoes with their juice. Bring the soup to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the soup, partially covered, until the cabbage is quite soft, about 1 hour.
- Stir in the lemon juice, sugar, dill, salt, and pepper. Add more water, if desired, for a thinner soup. Cook for 5 minutes, uncovered. Taste and adjust the seasonings before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 51.6 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 146 mg, Sugar 12.4 g
GERMAN-STYLE SWEET AND SOUR RED CABBAGE SOUP
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 3h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Serve with grilled Swiss or extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese on pumpernickel or whole grain bread.;
- Heat a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, and bacon. Brown and crisp bacon and remove to a plate, draining off some fat if you have more than enough to lightly coat the bottom of the pot.
- Add the onions, carrots, caraway, and apples, and stir a few minutes. Then wilt in the cabbage and season with black pepper and some freshly grated nutmeg. Cover with the lid slightly ajar and wilt cabbage while you prepare the sachet. Fill the cheesecloth with the juniper berries, cloves, bay leaves, orange rind, and cinnamon, and use kitchen twine to tie it to the side of the pot. Drop it into the pot and stir into the cabbage. Add the vinegar, keeping your head back from the hot pot, brown sugar, stock, and water, and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until cabbage is very tender and soup has thickened. Stir the bacon bits back in, then adjust the salt to your taste.
- Cool and store for a make-ahead meal, or serve with grilled cheese sandwiches.
SWEET-AND-SOUR BEEF CABBAGE SOUP
My sweet and sour cabbage soup is a standout crowd pleaser that is sure to satisfy even the pickiest of guests. -Mae Lavan, Chicago, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8-10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine the water, beef, onion, tomatoes, cabbage, celery, carrot, sugar, vinegar and wine or broth if desired. Stir in the browning sauce, Worcestershire, tomato sauce, bouillon and seasonings. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender. , Combine flour and oil until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 578mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MEL MARKON'S SWEET-AND-SOUR CABBAGE SOUP
Mel Markon's was an old Southside Chicago delicatessen, which has long since closed. This is the best Jewish-style cabbage soup I've found. Source: Gourmet Magazine December 1980.
Provided by Alan in SW Florida
Categories Onions
Time 2h15m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Boil meat in water using a stainless steel or enameled kettle. Skim froth as it rises; then simmer for 1 hour, Transfer meat with a slotted spoon to a cutting board and trim away bones and fat. Skim fat off broth.
- Cube meat into small pieces then add back to broth. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 to 60 minutes.
CANH CHUA CA (SWEET AND SOUR FISH SOUP)
Make and share this Canh Chua Ca (Sweet and Sour Fish Soup) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Recipe Junkie
Categories Vietnamese
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Steep tamarind paste in cold water from allowance and strain into pot.
- Or if using lime juice, add it to the water or fish stock.
- Combine liquid, sugar, tomatoes, celery and fish sauce, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add fish, bean sprouts and chilies and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Serve in individual soup bowls and garnish with plenty of mint, sweet basil or coriander, or all three.
- Serve with a side dip of Vietnamese Fish Sauce (nuoc cham).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.2, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 21.3, Sodium 280.9, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 8.8, Protein 10.1
SWEET-AND-SOUR SHRIMP SOUP
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories one pot, soups and stews, appetizer
Time 1h30m
Yield About 7 cups
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To make the broth, peel the shrimp, saving the shells (about 5 cups). Refrigerate the shrimp. In a heavy pot, heat the oil over high heat. When nearly smoking, add the shells, lemongrass, ginger and chili powder and toss for 3 minutes, or until the shells are toasted. Add 8 cups water and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour, or until reduced by half. Strain the broth through a fine sieve, pressing down on the shells to extract liquid. (You should have 5 cups; if you have less add water to equal 5 cups.) Discard solids.
- To make the soup, return the broth to the pot. Add the sesame oil, pineapple and fish sauce and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Add the scallions, lime juice, sugar, and 1 pound of the reserved shrimp. (Save the rest for another use.) Heat until the shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, stir in the cilantro and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 125, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 634 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE SOUP WITH RAISINS
This soup is simple and cheap to make, and a favorite comfort food in my family. My mother got the recipe from a former employer and friend, and passed it along to me. It is not a highly flavored soup, so feel free to add extra seasoning if you are eating it as a main dish. The cracked black pepper and fresh lemon juice are important to the flavor of the dish. I usually add extra raisins because I like them so well.
Provided by galponetta
Categories Clear Soup
Time 1h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brown the beef in in large dutch oven or stock pot over medium high heat.
- After a few minutes, add the onion, and continue cooking until the onions are transparent, and most of the pink is gone from the meat, about 10 minutes total.
- Drain any excess grease from the meat and onions, and return to the pan.
- Add the cabbage and 1/4 cup of the water, cover, and cook over medium heat until the cabbage is limp and getting tender, but still holds its shape, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients, and simmer until the vegetables in the soup are as tender as you would like, about 30 minutes.
- Serve with additional lemon juice and fresh ground pepper, to taste.
- Like many soups, this is much better the second day after the flavors have a chance to blend.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.4, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 649.4, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 23, Protein 25.9
SWEET AND SOUR BEEF CABBAGE SOUP
Something quick and easy with a German flair.
Provided by Kristi Luce
Categories Beef Soups
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Heat oil on Med-High in a lg stock pot.
- 2. Brown ground beef with caraway seeds and thyme.
- 3. Stir in bell peppers, onions and apples cooking for 2-3 min.
- 4. Add broth, tomatoes, sugar and paprika. Simmer for 10 min.
- 5. Add cabbage and cook for 3-4 min.
- 6. Turn off the heat and add the vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- 7. Serve with a good crusty bread.
SWEET AND SOUR CHRISTMAS FISH SOUP
I received a package of fresh Lake Winnipeg walleye as a Christmas gift and thought I would do something special with it. Although a quick pan fry is quite special, I thought I would try my new Christmas wok. Loved it!
Provided by Justin
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Seafood Fish Soup Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Stir the chicken stock, water, and lemon juice in a large pot with the onion, garlic, ginger, and parsnips. Season with thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, and cook until the parsnips are tender and the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
- Remove and discard the thyme sprigs. Stir in the honey to your desired level of sweetness. You don't want the broth too sweet. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer, and stir in the walleye and bean sprouts. Cook gently for 5 minutes, then add the basil and green onion. Continue cooking until the fish is flaky and opaque, about 5 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with mint leaves to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 97.3 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 657.8 mg, Sugar 13.9 g
SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN SOUP
Make and share this Sweet and Sour Chicken Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by F-16 momma
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large soup pot, saute onion and garlic in 2 tsp olive oil for 3 minute.
- Add ginger for 30 sec.
- Add stock and mushrooms and bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minute
- Stir in chicken, spinach, and noodles; cook for 5 minute.
SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE SOUP
Steps:
- 1. In a 8-qt pot, saute onion in margarine over medium to high heat. Add cabbage and saute with onions until translucent, about 5 minutes total, stirring occasionally. 2. Add canned tomatoes, chicken broth, and chicken and beef bouillon. Stir. Add ketchup, garlic, vinegar and sugar. Add water to cover ingredients to about 1 inch from top of pot. Add beef and stir. Once boils, lower to simmer. Add salt and red pepper to taste. Makes about 12 servings.
THAI CLEAR SOUP WITH SWEET AND SOUR CHILE
This is out of a cookbook called "Chiles"...now that's simple...hubby and I love hot and spicy foods so this is right up our alley...enjoy! Preparation time includes soaking the Chinese mushrooms...
Provided by teresas
Categories Clear Soup
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- If using the Chinese mushrooms, place them in a small bowl, cover with boiling water and soak for 30 minutes.
- Place the broth, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and brown sugar in a pan and heat, stirring constantly, until gently simmering.
- Add the chicken, scallions, lemongrass, red chile, and Chinese mushrooms, if using, and continue to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning, remove the lemongrass, then serve the soup, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves.
SWEET AND SOUR EGG DROP SOUP
For me, Chinese food is just as mysterious as it is delicious. One night I had a craving for Chinese restaurant soup, so I raided the pantry and refrigerator for leftovers and came up with this concoction. This soup is easy to make and a good starting point for brave Chinese cooking beginners. I'd definitely try making it again, only with more diverse vegetables to get different textures. Bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, mushrooms, bean sprouts, green onions, julienne carrot strips, the options are endless. (By the way, I don't measure when I cook so these measurements are approximated.)
Provided by omg_its_s
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 1/2 cup, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring water to a rumbling boil in a saucepan.
- Stir in package of chicken noodles, soup base cube, Ramen seasoning packet, pepper, and dehydrated onion.
- When seasonings are dissolved and noodles are tender but not too soft, beat egg whites and yolk with a whisk. Slowly add beaten eggs by swirling them into the broth with your whisk. It should take the whisk 4 or 5 trips to get them all inches.
- When eggs are done, mix cornstarch and water. Slowly add cornstarch mixture while stirring to thicken soup. (Make sure there's enough water so you don't create a batter. You don't want lumps or dumplings forming.).
- Add ginger, red French dressing, sweet and sour sauce, ketchup, and hot pepper sauce sauce to taste, stir well.
- Add carrot and crab meat. (I used cooked, leftover carrots. If you only have fresh carrots, cut them and then microwave until tender with a bit of water in a glass dish covered with plastic wrap.).
- Reduce heat to medium and cook a few minutes, until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.4, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 26.3, Sodium 158.1, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.3, Protein 2.2
MOM'S SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE SOUP
Steps:
- In Dutch Oven, add meat, beets, cabbage, canned tomatoes. sour salt and sugar. Fill with water that you have gotten from swishing out the jars and tomato can. Bring to boil, then cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hour. Then add kraut, mix well and taste-you will probably want to add sugar by the tablespoonful. Simmer for another 1 hour. The meat can be served separately with horseradish. As with all soups, it always is better reheated especially if you freeze some of it. After refrigerating, remove any fat on top.
SWEET-AND-SOUR CABBAGE SOUP
Steps:
- Combine the top rib, broth, and water in a 10-quart soup pot or kettle. Bring to a boil over moderate heat and skim off the gray residue for 5 minutes, or until every last bit of residue has been cleaned off the top. Add the onions, tomatoes, tomato sauce, cabbage, sour salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then cover and simmer 3 hours, until the meat is very tender. Stir in the raisins, set the lid to the pot slightly askew, and simmer 20 minutes. Taste, correct the seasoning, adding additional salt and pepper as necessary. Serve the soup with boiled potatoes, a side of meat accompanied by a good strong horseradish, and dark bread.
SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE SOUP
Steps:
- In a large heavy pot heat olive oil over moderate heat and cook the onions until translucent. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and the brown sugar and bring to a simmer. Add the cabbage and stir to combine. Add the tomatoes and the chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Simmer the soup, uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes until the cabbage is very tender. Taste soup and adjust seasoning with more balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, salt and/or pepper. Stir in parsley. Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream and chives.
SWEET AND SOUR SOUP
Steps:
- 1. In the saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add the garlic, ginger, scallions, and pork and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 minute. You want to break up the pork into smaller pieces with a spoon, but don't worry about breaking it down completely or cooking it through. 2. Add the stock and bring to a simmer. Add the tofu, mushrooms, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, black pepper, sesame oil, and Sriracha sauce and bring the soup back to a simmer over medium-high heat. Taste the soup. If you want it hotter, add more Sriracha sauce; if you want it more sour, add more vinegar. 3. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs until blended. With the soup at a steady simmer, slowly whisk in the eggs so they form strands. Bring the soup back to a simmer. Divide the soup among 4 to 6 bowls and garnish each with a little sesame oil, scallion, and white or black pepper. Serve immediately. (Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The soup may take on a slightly different appearance, but it will taste just the same.)
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your soup will taste. Whenever possible, use fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs.
- Don't Overcook the Vegetables: The vegetables in your soup should be tender but still have a bit of a crunch. Overcooking them will make them mushy and bland.
- Use a Good Quality Broth: The broth is the base of your soup, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
- Adjust the Seasonings to Your Taste: The recipe provides a starting point for the seasonings, but you can adjust them to your own taste. Add more or less soy sauce, rice vinegar, or sugar until you get the flavor you like.
- Serve Immediately: Sweet and sour soup is best served immediately after it's made. The flavors will start to fade if you let it sit for too long.
Conclusion:
Sweet and sour soup is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its vibrant flavors and colorful appearance, sweet and sour soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a tasty and healthy soup recipe, give this one a try!
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