Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp
Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistibly bold and flavorful Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp! This recipe combines tender, succulent shrimp with a vibrant blend of wood ear or shiitake mushrooms, tofu, and bamboo shoots, all simmered in a savory broth infused with the tangy kick of rice vinegar and the fiery heat of chili paste. Silky ribbons of egg and a touch of sesame oil add richness, while fresh cilantro and green onions provide a fragrant, colorful garnish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this restaurant-quality soup is perfect for a cozy night in or as an impressive starter at your next dinner gathering. Whether you’re craving something spicy, sour, or steeped in umami, this satisfying shrimp soup is sure to hit the spot!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup wood ear mushrooms or shiitake mushrooms (thinly sliced)
- 200 grams firm tofu (cut into small cubes)
- 1 cup bamboo shoots (julienned)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili paste or chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon white pepper (ground)
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the chicken or vegetable broth over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
Add the mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and tofu to the pot and allow them to cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, and white pepper. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the soup, stirring constantly to thicken the broth.
Add the shrimp to the pot and let them cook for 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and are fully cooked.
Slowly drizzle the beaten egg into the soup while stirring gently to create silky ribbons of egg.
Turn off the heat and stir in the sesame oil for added fragrance.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with green onions and fresh cilantro for a burst of color and flavor.
Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
262 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.2 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 198 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 1516 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.5 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 411 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 848 mg | 18% | |
*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.
