Hot and Sour Soup
Serves 415 mins prep25 mins cook
A flavorful and comforting Hot and Sour Soup with a perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and sour notes, featuring mushrooms, tofu, and a rich broth.
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What you need

oz shiitake mushrooms

oz bamboo shoots

firm tofu
egg
tbsp cornstarch

tbsp water

tbsp sesame oil

scallion

tbsp light soy sauce

tsp dark soy sauce

tsp salt

tsp white pepper
Instructions
1 : Soak wood ear mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and dried lily flowers in hot water for one hour to rehydrate them. 2 : Cut the tofu into thin strips along with the rehydrated ingredients. 3 : In a large pot, add chicken broth and bring it to a boil over high heat. 4 : Once the broth is boiling, add shiitake mushrooms, lily flowers, bamboo shoots, and wood ear mushrooms. Turn the heat to medium and let them cook for 4-5 minutes. 5 : Add the tofu and the seasoning sauce. Stir to mix well. 6 : With the soup on simmer, slowly add the cornstarch slurry as you stir in a circular motion. 7 : Continue simmering until the soup thickens. 8 : Pour the beaten egg slowly and let it sit for 20 seconds before stirring. 9 : Turn off the heat and drizzle sesame oil and garnish with scallions. Enjoy!View original recipe
