Winter Special Hot And Sour Soup - Simple & Easy Chicken-Vegetable Soup At Home - BaBa Food RRC

tofu

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Chickpeas provide a similar texture and protein content.

shiitake mushrooms

🥗Healthier: portobello mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Button mushrooms are more readily available and less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Liquid aminos offer a similar flavor profile.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Potato starch is often less expensive and works similarly as a thickener.

Cut chicken into small cubes.

Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan.

Add 2.5 liters of water and bring to a boil.

Add the chicken cubes and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender.

Remove the chicken and add it back to the boiling water.

Chop 1 bell pepper, 2 carrots, and some cabbage; add to the pot.

Cover and cook for 5 minutes on medium-low heat.

Beat 2 eggs in a bowl and slowly pour them into the soup while stirring.

Add 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Mix cornstarch with water to thicken the soup; add it to the pot.

Add chili sauce, soy sauce, and vinegar to taste.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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