Nesrin AktepePremier Commis
08 May 2026 Last updated: 10 September 2026

Hot and sour soup is a Chinese restaurant classic made by simmering mushrooms and tofu in broth sharpened with vinegar and black pepper, then lightly thickening it with a little starch. This soup can be shared from a large pot or packed in an insulated container for work.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Simmer the Vegetables

6 min

Bring the chicken broth to a boil, add the mushrooms and carrot, and cook over medium heat for 6 minutes.

2

Add the Tofu and Seasoning

3 min

Add the diced tofu and black pepper and simmer for 3 more minutes.

3

Thicken and Drizzle in the Egg

4 min

Dissolve the starch in a little cold water and gradually stir it into the soup until lightly thickened. Then drizzle in the beaten egg in a thin stream and stir gently with a fork.

4

Finish with Vinegar

2 min

Remove from the heat and add the vinegar. Garnish with sesame oil and green onions, then serve.

Reminder

Dissolve the starch in cold water and add it gradually; adding it directly to the hot soup will create lumps. Drizzle in the egg in a thin stream, or it will set in large pieces. Allergen: Contains soy (tofu) and eggs.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
130 kcalCalories
10 gProtein
9 gCarbohydrate
6 gFat
1 gFiber
1 gSugar
480 mgSodium
1 gSaturated Fat
Protein 31% Carbohydrate 28% Fat 42%
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Derya Bulut Aide de Cuisine 4 months ago

Nişastayı doğrudan sıcak çorbaya kaşıkla attım, editör notunu okumamıştım ve gerçekten topak topak oldu. İkinci denemede önce iki yemek kaşığı soğuk suyla ezince sorun tamamen çözüldü, çorba tarifte tarif edildiği gibi pürüzsüz kıvama geldi.

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