Hot And Sour Soup 1771045978986 9fio

Ingredients

• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 1 cup Fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 0.5 cup Bamboo shoots, julienned
• 8 ounces Firm tofu, cut into matchsticks
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 4 tablespoons Chinkiang black vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Ground white pepper
• 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 pieces Large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 stalks Green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the shiitake mushrooms and bamboo shoots, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.

3. 3

   Stir in the soy sauce, black vinegar, and white pepper until well combined.

4. 4

   Gently fold in the tofu matchsticks, taking care not to break them.

5. 5

   Mix the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry, then pour it into the soup while stirring constantly until thickened.

6. 6

   Reduce heat to low and slowly drizzle in the beaten eggs in a thin stream while stirring in a circular motion to create egg ribbons.

7. 7

   Turn off the heat and stir in the sesame oil.

8. 8

   Ladle into bowls and garnish generously with sliced green onions before serving.