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hot and sour soup

(1 rating)
Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

Best tasting hot and sour soup I have ever had.

(1 rating)
yield 4 to 6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For hot and sour soup

  • 1 c
    shiitake mushrooms stemmed and sliced
  • 5 c
    chicken stock
  • 1 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 2
    boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 c
    cubed tofu
  • 1/2 tsp
    white pepper
  • 4 Tbsp
    white vinegar
  • 4 Tbsp
    cornstarch mixed with 5 tbsp. water
  • 1 lg
    egg beaten
  • a couple of drops of sesame oil
  • 2
    scallions green parts only thinly sliced

How To Make hot and sour soup

  • 1
    Add the chicken stock and soy sauce to a large pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the chicken and mushrooms. Cook about 4 minutes. Add the tofu, pepper, and vinegar to the pot. Cook 2 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened whisk in the egg. Cook about two more minutes whisking constantly. Add the sesame oil. Ladle into bowls and garnish with scallions.

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