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Hot and Sour Soup with Chicken and Mushrooms

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A comforting blend of hot and sour flavors with tender chicken and mushrooms, perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 220 g / 7 oz chicken breast
  • 12 dried shiitake mushrooms (or 150 g / 5 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms)
  • 1/2 cup wood ear mushrooms, chopped into 1.5 cm / 3/5″ pieces
  • 125 g / 4 oz firm tofu, cut into 1.2 cm / 0.5″ cubes
  • 1 tsp dried chili / red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp ginger, finely grated
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper (can substitute black pepper)
  • 6 cups (1.5 L / 1.5 qt) low sodium chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup (65 ml) white vinegar (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup bamboo shoots, thinly sliced
  • 2 eggs, whisked
  • 1/4 cup (40 g) cornstarch / cornflour
  • 1/4 cup (125 ml) water
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 shallot / scallion, finely sliced

Instructions

  1. Soak dried shiitake mushrooms in boiling water for 20–30 minutes until soft, then slice thinly.
  2. In a large pot, combine chicken broth, grated ginger, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, dried chili, sugar, white pepper, and sesame oil; heat until simmering.
  3. Add chicken breast to the broth, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until fully cooked. Remove and shred into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Mix in the vinegar, sliced shiitake mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, bamboo shoots, tofu, and shredded chicken into the broth.
  5. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Combine cornstarch with water to create a slurry; slowly stir into the simmering soup until thickened.
  7. While stirring, pour whisked eggs into the soup to create silky ribbons.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and chili as desired.
  9. Garnish with sliced shallots or scallions and serve hot.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Add water or broth when reheating to restore consistency. Not recommended for freezing due to tofu and eggs.

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Find it online: https://lunarecipez.com/hot-and-sour-soup-with-chicken-and-mushrooms-recipe/

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