Hot and Sour Tofu Soup (Suan La Dofu Tang)

28 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Ready In: 25 min

“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.” - by Cressida

Directions

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.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (2 total)

Calories
256 cal
13%

Fat
8.3 g
13%

Carbs
25.5 g
8%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (28)

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Typogoddess

Jun. 9, 2004

"Very nice recipe, but not anything like hot and sour soup - more similar to miso soup if anything. But highly recommended all the same...." See more"

ChelsTheCook

Feb. 18, 2009

"Such a delicious soup! I may never go out to Chinese food again! I did make a few modifications based on my personal preferences and what was available. I added some sesame oil while cooking becaus..." See moree I've read that is the secret ingredient to asian foods in general. I garnished with sesame seeds. I left out the rice vinegar because I didn't have any (and because I like my soup a little less sour) and subbed lemon juice for citric acid. I threw in some chopped celery leaves because I like the flavor. I used the chili garlic paste (rooster on front, green lid), ~1 tbsp, and it was VERY HOT... will probably decrease that next time. But oh my, was it GOOD!!!"

RABUTNER

Jan. 3, 2008

"I made this recipe minus the mushrooms and cabbage and it was DELICIOUS!!! a few of my coworkers smelled it and asked for the recipe, i passed it on and got rave reviews from them as well!! SIMPLE a..." See morend delicious, nice bit of zip!"

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