How to Make Spicy and Sour Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of bold flavors and fiery heat, then you'll love this Spicy and Sour Soup recipe. This soup is a popular dish in many Asian cuisines, known for its vibrant and complex flavor profile. The combination of spicy chilies, tangy vinegar, and savory broth creates a soup that is both satisfying and invigorating.

One of the best things about Spicy and Sour Soup is its versatility. This soup can be made with a variety of different ingredients, allowing you to customize it to yo...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 red bell peppers, julienned
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ pound fresh snow peas
  • 1 pound firm tofu, cubed
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add peppers and onion; stir-fry about 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth, vegetable stock, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir together vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, cornstarch, water, and sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth. Add to soup with fresh snow peas; cook for about 5 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
  • Add tofu and water chestnuts. Gently heat through, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    200 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 575mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 61mg
    • Calcium: 429mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 437mg