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Restaurant Style Hot & Sour Soup

Cultural Context

Hot and Sour Soup is a staple in Chinese cuisine, celebrated for its bold flavors and comforting warmth. Traditionally, it combines the heat of white pepper with the tang of vinegar, creating a perfect balance that satisfies the palate. This dish is often enjoyed in restaurants and homes alike, with variations found across different regions of China. In modern times, it has gained popularity worldwide, often adapted to local tastes while maintaining its core essence.

ChineseUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 cups water
1 tablespoon chicken powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
250 grams chicken
peas
cabbage
carrot
bell pepper
3 tablespoons chili sauce
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 egg
oil

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.

1

Turn on the flame and take a pan.

2

Add approximately 4 cups of water to the pan and wait for it to boil.

3

Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon of chicken powder and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

4

Add 250 grams of chopped chicken to the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes.

5

After 10 minutes, add vegetables: peas, cabbage, carrot, and bell pepper, and cook for another 7 minutes.

6

Add an additional cup of water and cook for 7-8 more minutes.

7

Add 3 tablespoons of chili sauce, 3 tablespoons of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons of vinegar to the pot.

8

Add 1 teaspoon of salt, being cautious as soy sauce contains salt.

9

Mix 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with water and stir it into the soup while continuously mixing.

10

Beat 1 egg and slowly pour it into the soup while stirring to create ribbons.

11

Add a few drops of oil for flavor.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringstirring

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soygluten

Also Known As

Hot and Sour SoupChinese Hot and Sour Soup

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