Hot and sour soup

Here’s a bold and tangy Hot and Sour Soup recipe — an Indo-Chinese favorite that’s spicy, slightly sour, and packed with veggies. Perfect as a warming appetizer or light meal.


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🍲 Hot and Sour Veg Soup Recipe

Serves: 2–3 | Prep + Cook Time: ~30 minutes


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🥕🥬 Ingredients

Vegetables:

2 tbsp cabbage – finely shredded

2 tbsp carrots – finely chopped or julienned

2 tbsp capsicum – chopped

1 tbsp spring onion whites – chopped

1 tbsp spring onion greens – for garnish

(Optional: mushroom, baby corn, tofu)


Base:

1 tbsp oil (sesame or neutral)

1 tsp ginger – finely chopped

1 tsp garlic – finely chopped

1 green chili – finely chopped (optional)

2½ to 3 cups water or vegetable stock

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp vinegar (white or rice vinegar)

1 tsp chili sauce (adjust to taste)

1/2 tsp black or white pepper

1/4 tsp sugar (optional)

Salt – to taste


To Thicken:

1 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch) mixed in 2 tbsp water



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🔪 Preparation

1. Chop all vegetables finely so they cook quickly and evenly.


2. Mix cornflour with water to form a smooth slurry.




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🍳 Instructions

1. Sauté Aromatics:

Heat oil in a wok or pan.

Add ginger, garlic, and green chili. Sauté for 30 seconds.


2. Add Vegetables:

Add spring onion whites, carrot, cabbage, capsicum (and mushrooms or tofu if using).

Stir-fry on high heat for 2–3 minutes. Keep the veggies slightly crisp.


3. Add Liquids & Seasoning:

Add water or stock.

Stir in soy sauce, vinegar, chili sauce, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar.

Bring to a boil.


4. Thicken the Soup:

Lower the heat and add the cornflour slurry slowly while stirring continuously.

Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the soup thickens slightly.


5. Final Touch:

Adjust seasoning to taste.

Turn off the heat and garnish with spring onion greens.



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✅ Serving Suggestions:

Serve hot with crispy noodles or as a starter before an Indo-Chinese meal.



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🔄 Variations:

Add 1 beaten egg while stirring the soup (in a thin stream) to make Hot and Sour Egg Drop Soup.

Use shredded chicken to make Chicken Hot and Sour Soup.


Would you like a clear soup, egg drop soup, or schezwan soup next?


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