Vegetarian Hot and Sour Soup

Warm up with a bowl of savory and tangy vegetarian hot and sour soup—a comforting, plant-based take on the classic Chinese favorite! This vibrant soup is packed with flavors, featuring a delicate balance of heat from chili paste and zesty sourness from rice vinegar. Silken tofu, shiitake mushrooms, julienned carrots, and tender bamboo shoots combine for a hearty, nutrient-rich base, while a touch of sesame oil and white pepper adds aromatic depth. Thickened to perfection with a simple cornstarch slurry, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or appetizers. Garnished with fresh green onions, this vegan hot and sour soup is the perfect blend of healthy, comforting, and irresistible.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 block Silken tofu
• 1 cup Shiitake mushrooms
• 1 medium (julienned) Carrot
• 1 cup Bamboo shoots
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Chili paste
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons Water
• 0.5 teaspoons White pepper
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onions

Directions

Step 1

Drain and cut the silken tofu into small cubes. Set aside.

Step 2

Rinse and thinly slice the shiitake mushrooms. Julienne the carrot if not already prepared.

Step 3

In a large pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Lower the heat to medium and add the mushrooms, carrot, and bamboo shoots to the pot. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, and white pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Gradually pour this mixture into the soup while stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Allow the soup to thicken slightly, about 2–3 minutes.

Step 7

Carefully add the silken tofu cubes into the pot and gently stir to avoid breaking them apart.

Step 8

Simmer the soup for another 3 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.

Step 9

Turn off the heat and stir in the sesame oil for additional flavor.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2207.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1078.8

Total Fat 40.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.6g
Cholesterol 3.1mg	0%
Sodium 5579.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 133.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.5g	0%
Total Sugars 32.2g
Protein 54.9g	0%

Vitamin D 12.6IU	0%
Calcium 1499.1mg	0%
Iron 13.2mg	0%
Potassium 3691.4mg	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: 32.8%

Protein: 19.6%

Carbs: 47.6%