Hot and Sour Tofu Soup

This version of hot and sour chicken soup features tofu and plenty of vegetables like shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and onions.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 317 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 8 dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated
• 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root
• 2 ounces firm tofu, diced
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 cup sliced bamboo shoots, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir vinegar and cornstarch together in a bowl.

Step 2

Combine chicken broth, water, bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, ginger root, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove lid and add tofu. Return to a boil; slowly drizzle in egg while stirring. Stir in cornstarch mixture.

Step 3

Simmer soup over medium heat until broth has thickened slightly, about 3 minutes. Top with green onions.