Quick Hot and Sour Cabbage Soup

Ingredients

• 4 cups Green cabbage, shredded
• 3 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 3 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp White pepper
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Water (for cornstarch slurry)
• 1 large Egg
• 1 tsp Sesame oil(optional)
• 1 clove Garlic, minced(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Shred the cabbage, mince the garlic (if using), and whisk the cornstarch with 2 tbsp water until smooth.

2. 2

   Cook (15 minutes): In a pot, bring broth to a simmer. Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, white pepper, and garlic (if using). Add shredded cabbage and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Thicken and finish: Stir the cornstarch slurry into the soup and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Reduce heat to low and slowly drizzle in the beaten egg while stirring gently to form ribbons.

4. 4

   Serve: Turn off heat and stir in sesame oil (if using). Taste and adjust vinegar/soy to your preference, then serve hot.