Chinese Hot and Sour Soup is a traditional Asian soup recipe, although this version is less authentic since it is vegetarian. This vegetarian and vegan recipe uses tofu instead of meat. Eat it for breakfast, as is commonly done in Asia, or as an accompaniment to a vegetarian Chinese meal.

Recipe Ingredients for Hot & Sour Soup w/ Tofu

6	ounces chicken broth
1	cup tofu
8	ounces mushrooms
4	ounces water chestnuts
5	tbl rice wine vinegar
4	tbl soy sauce
4	ounces bamboo shoots
1	tsp hot sauce
1/4	tsp hot pepper flakes
1	egg
5	green onions

Recipe Directions for Hot & Sour Soup w/ Tofu

1. Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot. Add all ingredients except scallions.
   
   
2. Reduce heat to a slow simmer, and allow to cook for at least 20 minutes. Add a bit of flour mixed with water to thicken the soup, if desired.
   
   
3. Add scallions and allow to cook for 3 to 5 more minutes. Add more soy sauce or hot sauce to taste.
   
   

Categories

Soup, Chinese

Health Information

Nutrition Grade 96% confidence

Good points High in calcium Very high in manganese High in niacin High in phosphorus High in potassium High in riboflavin High in selenium High in thiamin High in vitamin B6 High in vitamin C

Bad points Very high in sodium