How to Make the Best Hot and Sour Chicken Soup in 7 Simple Steps
A comforting and flavorful Hot and Sour Chicken Soup made with simple ingredients. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 lb Chicken Breast Cooked and shredded
- 0.25 cup Rice Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Low sodium
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 Green Onions Sliced
- 1 Egg Beaten
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground White Pepper
- 0.5 Red Chili Optional, for spice
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil.
- Add the cooked and shredded chicken to the broth.
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar and soy sauce. Add to the pot.
- In another small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly pour into the soup while stirring to thicken.
- Reduce heat to low. Slowly drizzle the beaten egg into the soup while stirring gently. The egg should cook into thin strands.
- Stir in sesame oil and white pepper. Add chopped green onions.
- If desired, add sliced red chili for extra spice. Simmer for 5 minutes, then serve hot.
Notes
Serve immediately and garnish with extra green onions if desired. For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.