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.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add 300 grams of chicken (both with bones and boneless) and sauté for 2 minutes until it turns golden.

Pour in 1 liter of water, add 2-3 cloves of garlic, and the white part of green onions.

Cover and bring to a boil, then remove any foam that forms on top.

Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes on low-medium heat.

Remove chicken pieces, garlic, and green onion whites from the stock.

Shred the chicken and set aside.

Add finely chopped carrot and cabbage to the stock and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of vinegar, 2 tablespoons of chili sauce, and 3 tablespoons of soy sauce.

Add 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce if available.

Season with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of crushed black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of white pepper.

Add bell pepper last to maintain its color.

Stir in 4 tablespoons of cornstarch to thicken the soup.

Finally, whisk the egg whites and slowly drizzle them into the soup while stirring.

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