The Best Chinese Hot and Sour Soup ~ Classic Chinese Restaurant Hot Sour Soup Recipe

tofu

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: tempeh

Silken tofu is lower in calories, while tempeh is often more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and using seasoned water can be a budget-friendly option.

In a saucepan, add chicken broth and turn heat up to high.

Add minced ginger, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, carrots, and red chilies. Stir, bring to a boil, reduce to simmer and cook for 5-8 minutes.

If using, add chicken and stir.

Add light soy sauce, black vinegar, dark soy sauce, and white pepper. Stir, bring back to a simmer and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add cornstarch slurry and bring back up to a boil.

Pour beaten eggs over top, wait 5-10 seconds, then give gentle stirs to create ribbons.

Add tofu and cook for another minute.

Serve and garnish with chopped green onions.

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