Hot & Sour Soup

My grandma and sister requested H O T & S O U R soup so I’ve made three large pots this week so far haha // This soup is so simple, doesn’t take long to make and perfect for this cold weather.

INGREDIENTS: 

⁃ 8 cups chicken broth 

⁃ 16 oz firm tofu cut into small cubes 

⁃ 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms thinly sliced 

⁃ 1 pound bamboo shoots thinly sliced 

⁃ 1 tablespoon ground ginger

⁃ 1/2 cup rice vinegar 

⁃ 1/2 cup soy sauce (I use liquid aminos)

⁃ 2 teaspoons sesame oil 

⁃ 1/4 cup cornstarch 

⁃ 2 eggs whisked 

⁃ 6 stems green onion thinly sliced 

⁃ Salt and pepper for taste 

⁃ 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (optional) 

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a large pot pour in chicken broth and let come to a boil. 

2. Add mushrooms, bamboo shoots, rice vinegar, soy sauce, ginger and chili garlic sauce (if using). Stir to combine and turn heat to medium. 

3. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with a little bit of water until it is smooth.

4. Pour cornstarch mixture into soup, stirring slowly until broth has thickened. 

5. Continue stirring soup in a circular motion while pouring the egg in slowly.

6. Add tofu, sesame oil, green onion, salt and pepper for taste. 

7. Serve with green onions and chili as garnish if desired.