Authentic Chinese Hot and Sour Soup
Dive into the bold and irresistible flavors of Authentic Chinese Hot and Sour Soup, a timeless classic that delivers the perfect balance of spicy heat and tangy richness. Crafted with tender pork loin, velvety tofu, and earthy shiitake mushrooms, this soup is elevated by bamboo shoots, green onions, and aromatic sesame oil. A silky egg ribbon technique creates an elegant texture, while a blend of soy sauce, white pepper, and vinegar packs each spoonful with savory complexity. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, this hearty dish can be prepared in under an hour, making it a quick yet impressive addition to your meal repertoire. Perfect for cozy nights or as a starter for a traditional Chinese feast, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 6 pieces shiitake mushrooms
- 0.5 cup bamboo shoots
- 0.5 block firm tofu
- 0.25 pound pork loin
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 large egg
- 2 stalks green onions
Instructions
Soak the shiitake mushrooms in warm water for about 20 minutes, until soft. Drain, remove stems, and thinly slice.
Thinly slice the pork loin into bite-sized strips.
Cut the firm tofu into thin strips.
In a medium bowl, mix the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Set aside.
In a large pot, bring the chicken stock to a boil over medium heat.
Add mushroom slices, bamboo shoots, and pork strips to the pot. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in the tofu strips, soy sauce, vinegar, white pepper, and sugar. Continue to simmer.
Gradually add the cornstarch slurry to the soup while constantly stirring to thicken it.
Beat the egg in a small bowl, then gradually drizzle into the simmering soup while continuously stirring to create fine egg ribbons.
Drizzle in the sesame oil and give the soup one final stir.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more soy sauce or vinegar according to preference.
Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1201 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.0 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 396 mg | 132% | |
| Sodium | 2467 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.2 g | ||
| Protein | 118.5 g | 237% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 487 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1453 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
