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Hot & Sour Soup Recipe

Hot sour soup: Master this authentic recipe in your Instant Pot or stovetop in under 45 minutes. Savory, tangy, and spicy with tender chicken and crisp vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium chicken breast (finely minced (about 1/2-1 pound))
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 ounce dried woodear mushrooms (dried black fungus, rehydrated)
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup sliced carrots (julienned or sliced)
  • 1 cup finely sliced bamboo shoots
  • 1 cup sliced Shiitake mushrooms (rehydrated)

Method
 

  1. Rehydrate dried mushrooms: Soak woodear and shiitake mushrooms in warm water for 20-30 minutes until softened. Drain and slice the shiitakes. Discard woodear stems if tough.
  2. Prepare chicken: In a small bowl, toss the minced chicken with cornstarch, soy sauce, mirin, and white pepper. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
  3. Sauté chicken: In your Instant Pot on 'Sauté' or a stovetop pot, briefly sauté the minced chicken until it's no longer pink. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Simmer broth: Add chicken broth, sliced carrots, and sliced bamboo shoots to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes until carrots are tender-crisp.
  5. Add mushrooms and chicken: Stir in the rehydrated and sliced shiitake mushrooms and the cooked chicken. Simmer for another 3-5 minutes.
  6. Finish and serve: Stir in the rehydrated woodear mushrooms and cook for 1 minute. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished as desired.

Notes

- Rehydrate mushrooms in warm, not boiling, water to preserve their delicate flavor.
- Don't overcook the chicken; it should remain tender and juicy.
- For extra spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili oil when serving.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, mix an additional teaspoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water and stir into the simmering broth.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.