Best Easy Hot And Sour Soup Recipes

EASY HOT AND SOUR EGG DROP SOUP

Steps:

• Heat water and cornstarch together.
• stir till cornstarch is dissolved.
• add all ingredients except for the the last three.
• bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
• cook about 10 min till onions in soup mix begin to soften.
• add green pepper and chile.
• continue to simmer another 5-10 minute.
• while stirring soup slowly drizzle egg into soup (you may not need to use the whole egg).
• continue to simmer until egg is no longer raw.
• ENJOY!

QUICK & EASY HOT-AND-SOUR CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• Bring a small pan of water to the boil and cook the noodles following pack instructions. Drain, rinse under cold running water to stop them cooking further, then drizzle over a little oil to prevent them sticking together. Divide between 2 deep bowls.
• Heat a wok over high heat and add the rest of the oil. When it starts to smoke, add the ginger and chilli, then stir-fry for a few secs. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 2 mins. As the meat starts to turn brown, add the rice wine and cook for 3 mins more. Add the vegetable stock, bring to a simmer, then add the mushrooms. Season with the dark soy, light soy and rice vinegar.
• Bring back to a simmer, then add the cornflour paste. Simmer and stir until thickened. Stir in the beansprouts and most of the spring onions, then ladle the soup over the noodles. Serve immediately, scattered with the remaining spring onions.

HOT AND SOUR SOUP - EASY VERSION

Steps:

• Combine broth, tomato juice, soya sauce, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, red pepper, hot pepper sauce and pepper flakes.
• Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
• Add vinegar, green onion and chicken.
• Simmer for 1 minute longer.
• Combine cornstarch with 1/4 cup water; mix well and stir into soup.
• Simmer until mixture is slightly thickened.
• Slowly add beaten egg in a continuous stream while soup is boiling.
• Continue stirring until egg is cooked and looks like threads throughout the soup.
• Serve.

AMAZINGLY EASY AND GOOD VEGETARIAN HOT & SOUR SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Bring the chicken stock to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
• 2. Stir in soy sauce. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
• 3. Add the mushrooms and chili sauce. Bring back to a gentle simmer.
• 4. Add the white vinegar, pepper and bamboo shoots. Stir well and bring back to simmer.
• 5. Gently stir in the diced tofu. Don't worry if it gets a little cloudy. Tofu can just behave a little differently every time.
• 6. In a separate dish, stir the cornstarch into the cold water until smooth. Once smooth, add it to the soup and all to simmer for about 5 minutes, until thickened.
• 7. To save dishes, rinse out the dish you used to mix the cornstarch, and use it to beat the egg until smooth. Slowly drizzle the egg mixture into the soup in streams. Once all egg is in soup, gently stir. All to heat for about 3 minutes.
• 8. Add the green onions and sesame oil. Gently stir.
• 9. Serve hot. If desired, add a couple of drops of chili sauce to top of soup, just prior to serving.

EASY HOT AND SOUR SOUP

Steps:

• Bring chicken broth to a simmer in a 2 qt saucepan. Add soy sauce, chili paste, shredded meat and mushrooms. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add white pepper, vinegar, bamboo shoots and Tofu. Simmer 5 minutes.
• Combine cornstarch and water, mix well. Add to soup, stirring continuously until thickened. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Beat egg in a cup and gradually stir into soup mixture while using a fork to 'thread' the egg.
• After 30 seconds add green onion and sesame oil, stir well and remove from heat. Serve hot.
• Note: Chili paste, vinegar and sesame oil can be adjusted to taste. Can also use mushrooms of choice, or whatever is available. The original recipe calls for 'garlic chili paste', but 'Food's' computer would not recognize that.

EASY HOT AND SOUR SOUP

Steps:

• Squeeze all excess water from mushrooms and discard hard stalks.
• Thinly shred the mushrooms, chicken, tofu and bamboo.
• Bring the stock to a boil in a wok and add the shredded ingredients.
• Bring back to a boil and simmer for about 1 minute.
• Add seasonings to taste and bring back to the boil once more.
• Thicken with cornstarch paste.