Chicken Hot and Sour Soup Recipe, Simple and Easy Chicken Soup at Home

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: turkey breast

Thighs are juicier and more flavorful, while turkey is often less expensive.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tempeh offers more protein and nutrients, while cottage cheese is budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

Low-sodium options are better for reducing salt intake.

Prepare the chicken by slicing it thinly.

In a pot, bring chicken broth to a boil.

Add the chicken slices and cook until no longer pink.

Stir in mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and tofu.

Mix soy sauce, vinegar, and white pepper into the soup.

Thicken the soup with a cornstarch slurry.

Drizzle in beaten egg while stirring.

Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame oil before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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