CHINESE HOT AND SOUR SOUP

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This hot and sour soup is just packed with flavour and the tofu and egg drop give it an amazing texture not to mention all of those mushrooms.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 22

6 dried tree ear mushrooms (also known as wood ear mushrooms)
6 dried black mushrooms
8 dried lily buds (otherwise known as golden needles)
1/2 cup bamboo shoots
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar
4 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon oil
4 ounces pork loin (optional), cooked and shredded
4 cups chicken broth or chicken stock or vegetable broth
1 package tofu, cut into small pieces
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1 teaspoon white pepper, ground
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons chili oil or to taste
1 tablespoon chili sauce or to taste
4 green onions sliced

Steps:

  • Soak the tree ear and black mushrooms in boiling water until softened, about 20 minutes, and shred them.
  • Soak the lily buds in warm water until softened, about 20 minutes, and shred them.
  • Cover the bamboo shoots in water, bring to a boil, drain and shred.
  • Mix the vinegars, soy sauce, salt and sugar in a bowl.
  • Mix the cornstarch into the water in a bowl.
  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add the pork, tree ear and black mushrooms, lily buds and bamboo shoots and saute for a minute.
  • Add the broth and tofu and bring to a boil.
  • Add the vinegar mixture and the cornstarch mixture and stir until it thickens.
  • Pour the eggs into the soup in a thin stream while stirring the soup.
  • Stir in the peppers, oils and chili sauce.
  • Serve garnished with green onions.

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