Name: Hot and sour chicken soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken broth; 2 chicken breasts (cooked and shredded); 1 cup mushrooms (sliced); 1/2 cup bamboo shoots (sliced); 1/2 cup firm tofu (diced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon chili sauce ((adjust to taste)); 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon sugar; Salt and pepper (to taste); 2 green onions (sliced); 2 tablespoons cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening))

Hot and sour chicken soup

Hot and sour chicken soup is a delicious and popular Chinese dish that combines savory chicken broth with spicy and tangy flavors. It typically includes shredded chicken, vegetables like mushrooms and bamboo shoots, along with ingredients like tofu, vinegar, soy sauce, and chili peppers to create a flavorful and comforting soup.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Course Appetizer, Lunch

Cuisine Asian

Servings servings

Calories 220 kcal

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Ingredients

4 cups chicken broth
2 chicken breasts cooked and shredded
1 cup mushrooms sliced
1/2 cup bamboo shoots sliced
1/2 cup firm tofu diced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon chili sauce (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
2 green onions sliced
2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat.
Add the shredded chicken, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, tofu, and garlic to the pot.
Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili sauce, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Allow the soup to simmer for about 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
If you prefer a thicker soup, stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook for an additional few minutes until the soup thickens slightly.
Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.
Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 10g (3%)Protein: 31g (62%)Fat: 6g (9%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 77mg (26%)Sodium: 1561mg (68%)Potassium: 608mg (17%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 127IU (3%)Vitamin C: 4mg (5%)Calcium: 66mg (7%)Iron: 2mg (11%)

Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

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