Hot and Sour Soup Betty Foo Hunan Restaurant
Transport your taste buds straight to the heart of authentic Chinese cuisine with this Hot and Sour Soup inspired by Betty Foo’s renowned Hunan Restaurant. Brimming with bold flavors and satisfying textures, this classic dish combines umami-rich shiitake mushrooms, silky ribbons of egg, tender strips of tofu, and crisp bamboo shoots in a tangy, spicy broth. A harmonious blend of rice vinegar, soy sauce, and chili paste provides the perfect balance of heat and acidity, while a touch of sesame oil adds depth and aroma. Ready in just 35 minutes, this comforting soup is a must-try for anyone seeking a quick, restaurant-quality meal at home. Garnished with fresh scallions, it’s ideal for impressing guests or enjoying as a hearty appetizer or main course.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Vegetable stock
- 1 cup Shiitake mushrooms (dried or fresh, thinly sliced)
- 1 cup Firm tofu (cut into thin strips)
- 1 cup Bamboo shoots (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 teaspoon White pepper
- 2 Eggs (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 Scallions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot, bring the vegetable stock to a simmer over medium heat.
If using dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrate them in warm water for 20 minutes, then slice thinly. Add the mushrooms (fresh or rehydrated) to the pot along with the tofu and bamboo shoots.
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Stir until smooth and set aside.
Add the rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili paste, and white pepper to the pot, stirring well to combine the flavors.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and slowly drizzle in the cornstarch slurry while stirring to thicken the soup slightly.
With the soup gently simmering, pour the beaten eggs slowly into the pot in a thin stream while stirring. This will create the signature silky egg ribbons.
Stir in the sesame oil for added depth of flavor and remove the pot from heat.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each serving with sliced scallions. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
340 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.2 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 92 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1371 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.3 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 22.2 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 490 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1290 mg | 27% | |
*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.
