Hot and Sour Soup with Tofu Recipe
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Hot and Sour Soup with Tofu

By: Ann Satler 
"This soup is very similar to the kind you would find in your favorite Chinese restaurant. It consists of a rich, thick broth with some spices and mixed vegetables. It is absolutely delicious...enjoy!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (29)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 6 ounces frozen snow peas
  • 1 (8 ounce) package firm tofu, cubed
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the red bell pepper and green onions and saute for 5 minutes. Then, add the 2 cups water, broth and soy sauce, reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, combine the vinegar, red pepper flakes, ground black pepper, cornstarch, 3 tablespoons water and sesame oil. Add this to the soup and continue to simmer for 5 more minutes, or until soup becomes thick and bubbly.
  3. Finally, mix in the tofu, snow peas and water chestnuts, and continue cooking 10 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 211 | Total Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SHERIMA1   view full review
As my husband is Chinese, I would like to offer the following "tip" to make this more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by CRITIC   view full review
Not like in any Chinese restaurant I'VE been to in the past 40 years. I doubled the soy,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by SIECROSS   view full review
I made a couple of changes you might like! Double the viniger to 2 table spoons, triple the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by RedRobynNAU   view full review
I make a Hot and Sour Soup which is pretty similar...but with a few modifications! I use 3...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2004 by *ANISAH*   view full review
This had a most lovely flavor. My family and I loved this soup. A few suggestions...The bell...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by CURTISLEE   view full review
The taste of this soup is fine. My wife and I both thought it was okay. Still, as others...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2006 by MOMXL6   view full review
My husband and I liked this soup very much. I took the advice of one of the reviewers and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by JASON_ICE_CARSON   view full review
I've searched for a restaurant-styled Hot & Sour Soup recipe and I thank the submitter for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by TLEMMONDS   view full review
I didn't really care for this recipe. However, my idea of hot and sour is jaded due to the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by LBOOKMAN   view full review
This is a favorite with my family - I usually add vegetables such as bok choy or Napa cabbage....

 

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