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hot & sour soup

Recipe by
Eddie Szczerba
Ossining, NY

This recipe is very close to what you would get at some of the finest Chinese restaurants!

yield 8 -10
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For hot & sour soup

  • 6 c
    chicken broth, low salt,more if needed
  • 1 md
    shallots,minced
  • 4 clove
    garlic,minced
  • 1 lg
    carrot,julienne small pieces
  • 6-8 md
    scallions,sliced thinly on the bias
  • 2 Tbsp
    ginger,grated finely,fresh
  • 2 Tbsp
    sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    sriracha sauce (chinese hot sauce)
  • 2 lg
    eggs,beaten
  • 1/2 c
    corn starch slurry(corn starch with cold water,3 tbsp.corn starch the rest water.
  • 1 lb
    firm organic tofu,cubed
  • 1 lb
    pork,shredded. this can be made a day in advance,season with garlic,salt and pepper,brown on both sides and slow cook for one hour,then shred.
  • 1 Tbsp
    adobo powder
  • 4 oz
    shitake mushrooms,sliced thinly

How To Make hot & sour soup

  • 1
    Start by sauteing the shallots,garlic,carrots,ginger in the sesame oil until tender. Add the shredded pork,adobo powder,tofu,Chinese hot sauce,chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • 2
    Slowly whisk in the beaten egg stirring as you add then stir in the corn starch slurry to thicken.
  • I feel like I'm in Chinatown!!
    3
    Ladle into serving bowls and serve with crispy Chinese noodles,sliced scallions and a drizzle of sesame oil. Enjoy!! :)
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