Looking for a tasty and healthy soup that will warm you up on a cold winter day? Then look no further than this hot and sour soup recipe! This soup is packed with flavor and is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound of tofu, cut into small cubes
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 1/4 cup of rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground white pepper
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup of sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup of shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup of sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup of canned bamboo shoots, sliced
- 1/4 cup of canned water chestnuts, sliced
To start, combine the chicken broth, rice vinegar, soy sauce, cornstarch, and white pepper in a large pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, and then reduce the heat to low.
Add the tofu, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts to the pot and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Next, slowly pour the beaten egg into the soup, stirring gently with a fork. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the egg is fully cooked.To finish, ladle the hot and sour soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy!