Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Hot and Sour Soup Recipe.

Ingredients:

4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
4 ounces firm tofu, cut into small cubes
1/2 cup sliced bamboo shoots
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (such as shiitake or button mushrooms)
1/4 cup thinly sliced wood ear mushrooms (optional)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust according to your spice preference)
Salt and pepper to taste
Sliced green onions (for garnish)

Recipe Instructions:

In a large pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil.

Add the tofu, bamboo shoots, sliced mushrooms, and wood ear mushrooms (if using) to the pot. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and rice vinegar. Pour the mixture into the pot and stir to combine.

In a separate bowl, dissolve cornstarch in water, ensuring there are no lumps. Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the soup, stirring continuously. This will help thicken the soup.

Reduce the heat to low and slowly pour the beaten egg into the soup while stirring gently. This will create delicate egg ribbons in the soup.

Add sesame oil and chili flakes to the soup. Season with salt and pepper according to taste. Stir well to combine all the flavors.

Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until the soup thickens slightly.

Remove from heat and ladle the hot and sour soup into bowls.

Garnish with sliced green onions for added freshness and aroma.

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