Chinese Hot and Sour Soup

An online recipe with instructions for making Chinese Hot and Sour Soup.

Ingredients

- 6 cups of chicken broth
- 1-1/2 cups of fresh mushroom, sliced
- 1-1/2 cups of fresh spinach
- 3 tablespoons of light soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons of cider vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoons of black pepper
- 2-1/4 tablespoons of sesame oil
- Hot pepper oil or not available, hot pepper sauce (to taste)
- 3/4 pounds of tofu, cut into small cubes
- 3 tablespoons of cornstarch dissolved in 5 tablespoons of water
- 1 beaten egg
- 3 tablespoons of finely chopped cilantro
- 2 finely chopped green onions

Instructions

Simmer chicken broth, mushrooms, and spinach in a soup pot over medium heat. Stir together the soy sauce, vinegar, pepper, sesame oil, and hot pepper oil in a small bowl until well blended. Add the soy sauce mixture to the heating broth. Add tofu and cornstarch, stirring constantly until thickened. Pour egg into broth, stirring constantly until it forms ribbons. Add cilantro and green onions, Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings, about 210 calories per serving