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Chinese Hot and Sour Soup

Chinese Hot and Sour Soup

Tangy and spicy Chinese soup with tofu, bamboo shoots, and egg.

25
Prep (min)
15
Cook (min)
40
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100

Ingredients

  • 800 ml Chicken broth
  • 30 g Wood ear mushrooms
  • 60 ml Rice vinegar
  • 1 large Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 medium Carrots
  • 2 stalks Celery

Instructions

  1. 1

    Warm the bread or tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable and heated through.

    💡 Warm bread is essential for texture and flavor - cold bread tastes stale.

  2. 2

    Add vegetables and seasonings.

    💡 The cooking.

  3. 3

    Finish with vinegar and pepper.

    💡 The finish.

  4. 4

    Add aromatics and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.

    💡 Toast until raw smell disappears.

  5. 5

    Add liquids and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

    💡 Low and slow yields tender results.

  6. 6

    Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

    💡 Taste and adjust salt last.