Hot-and-Sour Soup
Hot-and-Sour Soup is a comforting blend of spicy and tangy flavors that warms the soul on chilly days. This delightful dish combines simple ingredients to create an unforgettable dining experience at home. With layers of umami from fresh mushrooms and protein, along with a hint of heat from chili paste, every spoonful is a perfect harmony of taste. Quick to prepare and endlessly adaptable for dietary preferences, this soup is bound to become your new favorite comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh shiitake or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup chicken or tofu, cubed
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp chili paste (adjust for heat preference)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp water
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the vegetable broth over medium heat until simmering.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili paste; let simmer for another minute.
- Gradually mix in the cornstarch slurry while stirring constantly until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Add the chicken or tofu, green onions, and cilantro; cook for an additional 3 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For vegetarian options, substitute chicken with extra vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of chili paste used.