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Hot and Sour Soup

Chinese (Sichuan) · East Asia Top Pick STOVETOP
8/10

Spicy, tangy, thick soup with tofu, mushrooms, and egg ribbons.

Tofu Soup Home Cook Friendly Vegan N Nut-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

White pepper provides heat different from chili; vinegar is added at the end to preserve its sharpness.

Key Ingredients

tofu wood ear mushrooms bamboo shoots eggs vinegar white pepper cornstarch

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