Classic Sour and Hot Soup
Chinese hot and sour soups are a traditional Chinese dish that can be made in a variety of ways. Some varieties are more traditional than others, and you can also experiment with different combinations to make them as unique as possible.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 111kcal
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Ingredients
- 2 Ounces Mushrooms Shiitake Variety and Dried
- 10 Cups Chicken Broth Low in Sodium and Homemade Preferable
- 2 tablespoons Oil Vegetable Variety
- ⅓ Cup Ginger Fresh and Chopped Finely
- 2 tablespoons Garlic Minced
- ¾ teaspoon Red Pepper Crushed Variety
- ¼ Pound Pork Loin Slightly Thinly and Cut Julienne Style
- 6 to 8 Ounces Tofu Cut into Small Sized Cubes and Crumbled
- ¼ Cup Lime Juice Fresh
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Mushroom Flavored •
- 1 teaspoon Oil Sesame Variety
- Some Oil Hot Chile Variety and For Drizzling
Instructions
- First add your mushrooms and at least three cups of chicken stock into a medium sized saucepan. Set over medium heat and bring this mixture to a simmer. Remove from heat and allow to stand for the next 30 minutes or until your mushrooms are tender to the touch.
- Remove your mushrooms after this time and toss out the stems. Thinly slice the caps and set aside to reserve.
- Strain your broth through a mesh sieve and add into a large sized bowl along with your remaining homemade chicken stock. Stir to combine and set aside for later use.
- Next use a medium sized saucepan and set over medium heat. Add in your oil and once your oil is hot enough add in your ginger, minced garlic and crushed red pepper. Stir to combine and cook for at least 2 minutes.
- After this time add in your reserved chicken stock and reserved mushrooms. Stir to incorporate and bring to a slightly simmer. Continue to cook for the next 30 minutes.
- After this time add in your lean pork and tofu. Stir to combine.
- Meanwhile add your cornstarch into a small sized bowl along with 2 spoonfuls of water. Whisk until smooth in consistency. Pour this into your saucepan and then stir to combine. Bring your soup to a boil before reducing the heat to low. Continue to cook for the next 5 minutes.
- Add in your mushrooms flavored soy sauce along with your sesame style oil. Stir to combine and gently drizzle in your hot oil. Remove from heat and serve with a garnish of thinly sliced scallions. Serve right away and enjoy.
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Notes
A hot and sour soup is a traditional Chinese soup that has been made for centuries. The tangy and warming flavor of this soup is a great combination of hot and sour soup. It is typically prepared with four common condiments: soy sauce, black rice vinegar, and sesame oil. For a better broth, you can also add other vegetables, including onions. When making a classic hot and sour soup, you can experiment with the addition of a little spice.
Nutrition
Serving: 100g | Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 1336mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg
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