Radish Shrimp Hot Sour Soup Asian

Experience a warming embrace of bold Asian flavors with this Radish Shrimp Hot & Sour Soup, a comforting and tangy dish that's light yet packed with nutrients. This savory soup masterfully combines tender shrimp, thinly sliced daikon radish, and an aromatic base of ginger, garlic, and sesame oil, with a touch of red chili flakes for just the right amount of heat. The tangy kick of rice vinegar complements salty soy sauce, while a silky drizzle of beaten egg adds an irresistible velvety texture. Thickened with a cornstarch slurry and garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions, this soup is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's perfect for a cozy weeknight meal, delivering authentic Asian-inspired flavors in every spoonful.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 g Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 150 g Daikon radish (sliced thinly)
• 1 L Chicken broth
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp Sesame oil
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp Ginger (grated)
• 1 tsp Red chili flakes
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Water (for cornstarch slurry)
• 1 large Egg (beaten)
• 2 stalks Green onions (sliced)
• 0.5 tsp White pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare all ingredients: peel and devein the shrimp, slice the radish thinly, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger.

Step 2

In a large pot over medium heat, heat the sesame oil. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3

Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil.

Step 4

Reduce heat to medium and add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, white pepper, and daikon radish. Let the soup simmer for 5 minutes to infuse flavors.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water to create a slurry. Slowly stir this slurry into the soup to slightly thicken it.

Step 6

Add the shrimp to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque.

Step 7

Slowly drizzle the beaten egg into the soup while continuously stirring to create silky egg ribbons.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more soy sauce or vinegar as desired.

Step 9

Turn off the heat and stir in the sliced green onions.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1643.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	635.8

Total Fat 22.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 674.2mg	0%
Sodium 4661.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 30.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	0%
Total Sugars 7.9g
Protein 86.7g	0%

Vitamin D 487.1IU	0%
Calcium 304.6mg	0%
Iron 6.8mg	0%
Potassium 2312.8mg	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: 30.0%

Protein: 51.9%

Carbs: 18.0%