Spicy Tangy Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Soup Base
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8 ounces of baby bella mushrooms or fresh shiitakes, stems cut off and thinly sliced
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1 can (8-ounce size) of bamboo shoots, drained thoroughly
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8 cups chicken or veggie broth, keep 1/4 cup separate for later
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon of toasted sesame oil
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Around a teaspoon of chili garlic sauce
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2 teaspoons ground ginger powder
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1/4 cup of light soy sauce
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White or black pepper powder, to your liking
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1/4 cup rice vinegar (and more if you want extra tang)
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Add as much kosher salt as you prefer
→ Thickener & Proteins
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8 ounces of firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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2 large eggs, whisk them together until smooth
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1/4 cup of cornstarch
→ Garnish
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4 thinly sliced green onions
# Instructions:
01 -
Pour out 1/4 cup of your broth into a smaller bowl and save for mixing with cornstarch to make the thickener.
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In a big pot, pour in the rest of the broth (7 3/4 cups) and toss in the mushrooms, bamboo shoots, rice vinegar, soy sauce, ground ginger, and chili garlic sauce. Heat it all up over medium-high until it slowly starts to simmer.
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In the smaller bowl, stir the reserved broth and cornstarch together until it’s smooth with no clumps. Pour this mix into your simmering soup while stirring, and keep going for about a minute until the soup thickens up.
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Swirl the soup gently while you drizzle the whisked eggs into the pot to form ribbons. Add the tofu chunks, half the green onions, and sesame oil. Adjust the salt and sprinkle in a little white or black pepper. Be cautious with white pepper, it’s potent!
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Give the soup a taste test and add more vinegar for extra tartness or extra chili garlic sauce if you like it spicy! Serve it up hot, with the remaining green onions sprinkled on top.
# Notes:
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If you don’t want tofu, try swapping with half a pound of cooked ground pork or sliced pork chops.
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White pepper’s flavor is sharper than black pepper, so start easy if you’re trying it for the first time.