A staple in Indo-Chinese cuisine, comforting soups are instant winter warmers. In fact, soups are quintessential part of every cuisine, and the flavor profile expands far beyond their origins. The best part is that these incredibly versatile, nourishing dishes are super easy to make at home and guaranteed to deliver the much needed warmth. What is hot and sour soup? The basic ingredients of this Chinese counterpart include plenty of vegetables, soy sauce, vinegar and chili sauce to bring in heat. It’s spicy and sour at the same time combining two incredibly versatile flavors. The addition of chicken in this recipe makes it a protein packed meal. It’s a great go-to option for busy weeknights or the perfect appetizer for a comforting start to your dinner.
How To Make Indian Hot and Sour Soup
First, cook chicken separately with a touch of salt and pepper. Shred chicken. Set aside. Sauté garlic, ginger and green chilies in hot oil until they are fragrant. To achieve optimum flavor, make sure all the ingredients are fresh. At this stage, add all the vegetables including cabbage, carrots and mushrooms, and shredded chicken. Feel free to use your favorite veggies in this recipe. Cabbage and carrots are quintessential in Indo-Chinese cuisine, however, you can switch up the other veggies with your favorites. Add chicken broth or stock that makes for the soupy element of this dish. Alongside stock, you can also add ground white pepper, soy sauce, white vinegar and chili sauce. Boil this for about 2 minutes. Now, add cornstarch (corn flour) slurry to thicken this hot and sour soup. When the soup starts to thicken, stir in lightly whisked egg. Simmer until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Stir in chopped spring onions or scallions. Simmer for about 2 minutes. Spicy and tangy hot and sour soup make this dish incredibly delicious!
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Egg is optional in this recipe Check the seasoning and add more salt if neededChicken can be substituted with tofu or your favorite cooked shredded meatYou can add your favorite noodles or dumplings to this recipe if you likeHow to store and reheat hot and sour soup: To store, make the soup without egg and pour it into an airtight container to refrigerate for 2-3 days. You can reheat this soup easily over the stove top or in microwave. Add the egg while reheating if you like.
