Hot and Sour Tofu Soup (Suan La Dofu Tang) Recipe
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Hot and Sour Tofu Soup (Suan La Dofu Tang)

By: Cressida 
"Forget the complicated Cantonese Hot and Sour Soup with a million ingredients! This is an authentic central Chinese version that will warm your heart and your palate without sending you on a hunt for ingredients."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (26)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (12 ounce) package silken tofu, diced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 eggs, beaten
  • 1 portobello mushroom, halved and sliced
  • 2 cups chopped cabbage
  • 1 tablespoon Thai chile sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon citric acid powder (optional)

Directions

  1. Measure broth into a saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Add tofu and green onions. Slowly drizzle in the beaten egg to make long strands of egg. Add mushrooms and cabbage, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and season with chili sauce, vinegar and soy sauce. Stir in citric acid if using.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 256 | Total Fat: 8.3g | Cholesterol: 106mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2004 by Typogoddess   view full review
Very nice recipe, but not anything like hot and sour soup - more similar to miso soup if...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by ChelsTheCook   view full review
Such a delicious soup! I may never go out to Chinese food again! I did make a few...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2008 by RABUTNER   view full review
I made this recipe minus the mushrooms and cabbage and it was DELICIOUS!!! a few of my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2006 by Sara   view full review
The reviewer before me said that this soup was more like miso and I have to disagree with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2006 by BELNN   view full review
This is a very easy and quick soup recipe but tastes nothing like a traditional hot and sour...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2010 by DEBMCE4   view full review
Delicious!! Be sure to add the chili paste and rice vinegar to taste. I also added miso...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2008 by Licorice00   view full review
Very good recipe, and just what the doctor ordered to cure my sore throat! I didn't have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2007 by RationalBeing   view full review
Absoutely amazing! I didn't use the thai chili sauce, as I didn't have any on hand. Without...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2011 by ALZ   view full review
I really liked this more than I expected I would. I added a bit of water because I like a lot...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2011 by MPEPLIN   view full review
This is a hearty soup that will satisfy non-vegetarians. My guests spooned it over rice and...

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