# Chinese Hot and Sour Soup

A basic and easy-to-follow recipe for Chinese Hot and Sour Soup.

- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Soup
- Difficulty: easy
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 16 oz chicken broth
- 1 tbsp lite soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 block firm tofu, cubed
- 2 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup bamboo shoots, sliced
- 2-3 tbsp vinegar
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 egg, beaten
- a sprinkle chili flakes (optional)

## Instructions

1. Combine ingredients in a pot and simmer.
2. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir into the soup to thicken.
3. Beat eggs and slowly pour into the soup while stirring.
4. If using chili flakes for spice, add them to the soup and let simmer for a few minutes.

## Tips

- Add a sprinkle of chili flakes and let simmer for a few minutes if you prefer it spicy.
- You can add wood ear mushrooms and sliced pork for a more adventurous version.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DdU-pekimZp/?stkn=NmFvYjA3d2s1NjF2
- Creator: My Nguyen
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8945748c-b7df-481d-beed-593188d46c30
- Extracted: 2026-09-16

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