CHINESE HOT AND SOUR SOUP

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This is posted for a request. It's from a favourite cookbook, Asian Soups. I love hot and Sour Soup, and this is a pretty good recipe. Prep time includes soaking times for mushrooms and noodles.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups chicken stock (I can buy a good quality canned Capmbell's Asian style one)
2 ounces dried vermicelli, broken into pieces about 1 to 2 inches
4 dried shiitake mushrooms
7 ounces finely diced chicken, skinless,boneless,taken from breast or thigh
1/2 cup canned bamboo shoot, shredded
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons ketchup or 1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 scallions
1 small red chile, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat stock in large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Place noodles in a bowl, add boiling water to cover and soak until soft-about 3-5 minutes Drain and add to the stock.
  • Place mushrooms in a bowl, add boiling water to cover and soak for 5 minutes.
  • Drain, slice thinly and add to the stock.
  • Add diced chicken, bamboo shoots and ginger and stir to combine.
  • Cook until chicken is tender, 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings by adding a little more vinegar or chili as desired.
  • Serve immediately, ladled into bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.6, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 37, Sodium 793.7, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 11.7, Protein 20.9

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