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Spicy Hot and Sour Soup

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
40 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner Czech
Spicy Hot and Sour Soup
Ingredients
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms, diced
  • 1/4 cup shredded cooked chicken
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chile-garlic paste (sambal oelek)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 ounces firm tofu, drained, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1/3 cup canned bamboo shoots, cut into matchsticks
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 egg
  • 2 green onions, diced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Instructions
1
Heat the chicken broth to a gentle boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Introduce sliced mushrooms, boneless chicken breast, soy sauce, a spicy paste made from chile peppers, and minced garlic into the pot. Allow the mixture to cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2
Add cubed tofu, bamboo shoots, a splash of vinegar, and white pepper to the saucepan. Continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
3
In a separate container, whisk together cold water and cornstarch until they form a smooth, lump-free paste. Gradually pour the mixture into the simmering soup, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
4
Let the soup continue to cook until it reaches a desired consistency, approximately 5 minutes more.
5
In another small bowl, whisk together an egg until it becomes light and fluffy. Slowly pour the egg into the soup in a thin, steady stream, stirring constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
6
Heat the soup through for 30 seconds, then stir in chopped green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil. Remove the saucepan from the heat source, and serve the soup hot.