Chinese Take Out Hot and Sour Soup

Craving the bold, tangy, and spicy flavors of your favorite Chinese takeout? This Chinese Take Out Hot and Sour Soup delivers restaurant-quality results right in your kitchen. Packed with umami-rich shiitake mushrooms, tender strips of tofu, zesty bamboo shoots, and aromatic ginger and garlic, this soup perfectly balances sour notes from rice vinegar with a gentle heat from white and black pepper. A swirl of silky egg ribbons adds a luxurious texture, while a touch of sesame oil ties it all together for a truly authentic taste. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make soup is thickened with a cornstarch slurry for a velvety consistency and garnished with fresh green onions for the ultimate finish. Whether you're enjoying it as a light meal or an appetizer, this comforting hot and sour soup is sure to satisfy every craving.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 4 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons Cold water (for cornstarch slurry)
• 0.5 teaspoon White pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup Dried shiitake mushrooms (rehydrated and sliced)
• 1 cup Firm tofu (cut into thin strips)
• 0.5 cup Bamboo shoots (sliced into thin strips)
• 2 large Eggs (beaten)
• 2 stalks Green onions (sliced)
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic (minced)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a gentle boil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, white pepper, and black pepper to the pot and stir well to combine.

Step 3

Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms, tofu, bamboo shoots, minced ginger, and minced garlic to the pot. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 5-6 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the soup while stirring constantly to thicken the broth.

Step 5

Bring the soup back to a gentle boil, then lower the heat to medium-low.

Step 6

Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the soup while slowly stirring in one direction to create silky egg ribbons.

Step 7

Remove the soup from heat and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Step 8

Serve hot and enjoy this delicious hot and sour soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2244.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	936.0

Total Fat 46.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 370mg	0%
Sodium 7092.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.4g	0%
Total Sugars 12.9g
Protein 69.3g	0%

Vitamin D 263.3IU	0%
Calcium 1801.5mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 2211.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.2%

Protein: 28.4%

Carbs: 28.4%