Chinese Takeout Hot and Sour Soup Secrets Revealed

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.

Mix 1 teaspoon of Asian chicken buon powder with 1 cup of water and whisk until dissolved to create the broth.

Add bamboo shoots and dried mushrooms to the broth and bring to a simmer.

Thicken the broth with a cornstarch slurry before adding any other ingredients.

Add Chinese light soy sauce and mushroom flavored dark soy sauce to the broth for seasoning.

Once thickened, add the vinegar and white pepper as final seasonings after removing the broth from heat.

Serve with a garnish of green onions.

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