Savory Hot and Sour Pork Soup

 

Savory Hot and Sour Pork Soup

(A rich, tangy, and spicy Chinese-style hot and sour soup with tender pork, fresh vegetables, and bold flavors.)

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Ingredients

Meat:

• ½ lb pork tenderloin (thinly sliced into strips)
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
• ½ tsp cornstarch
• ½ tsp white pepper

Vegetables & Add-Ins:

• 4 cups chicken or pork broth
• 1 cup shiitake mushrooms (thinly sliced, or use wood ear mushrooms)
• ½ cup bamboo shoots (julienned)
• ½ cup carrots (julienned)
• 1 small block of firm tofu (cubed or sliced)
• 2 green onions (sliced, for garnish)
• 1 tbsp ginger (minced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)

Broth Seasoning:

• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp rice vinegar (or black vinegar)
• 1 tsp dark soy sauce (for richer color, optional)
• 1 tsp sugar
• ½ tsp white pepper (or more, for extra heat)
• 1 tbsp chili oil (optional, for heat)

Thickener & Egg Swirl:

• 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp water (for thickening)
• 1 egg, lightly beaten

Final Garnish & Extras:

• 1 tsp sesame oil
• ½ tsp Sichuan peppercorn powder (optional, for numbing spice)
• Extra white vinegar or chili oil for adjusting flavor

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Instructions

1. Marinate the Pork:

   • In a small bowl, mix pork strips with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and white pepper. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.

2. Prepare the Broth:

   • In a large pot, heat a small amount of oil.
   • Sauté garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
   • Pour in chicken or pork broth and bring to a simmer.

3. Add Vegetables & Seasoning:

   • Stir in mushrooms, bamboo shoots, carrots, and tofu.
   • Add soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and white pepper.
   • Let simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.

4. Cook the Pork:

   • Add the marinated pork slices to the simmering broth.
   • Stir gently to separate the pieces. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, until pork is fully cooked.

5. Thicken the Soup:

   • Slowly stir in the cornstarch slurry while stirring continuously.
   • Let the soup simmer for another 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.

6. Create the Egg Swirl:

   • Slowly drizzle the beaten egg into the soup in a thin stream while stirring gently to create silky egg ribbons.

7. Final Touches & Serving:

   • Drizzle in sesame oil and stir.
   • Garnish with green onions and extra white vinegar or chili oil as desired.

8. Serve & Enjoy!

   • Serve hot with a side of steamed dumplings, rice, or noodles for a full meal.

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Why This Version Stands Out?

✅ Balanced spicy, tangy, and savory flavors
✅ Tender pork with umami-rich mushrooms & bamboo shoots
✅ Classic silky egg ribbons & rich broth
✅ Customizable spice level with chili oil & Sichuan peppercorns

Would you like a chicken or vegetarian version of this soup? 😊

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