How to make hot and sour soup

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.

Cut the leftover grilled chicken into small pieces.

Cut the green onions finely.

Prepare 6 cups of chicken stock and bring it to a boil.

Add the bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, regular mushrooms, snow peas, and tofu to the boiling stock.

Cover and let it boil until hot.

Stir in 2 teaspoons of light sodium soy sauce and 2 teaspoons of white vinegar.

Add 2 teaspoons of cornstarch mixed with 2 oz of cold water to thicken the soup.

Stir gently until the soup thickens.

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

Add a little sesame oil for flavor.

Sprinkle in the chopped green onions before serving.

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