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The Healing Chinese Soup That Gives You Superpowers – A Hot & Sour Recipe That Heals Body and Soul

The Healing Chinese Soup That Gives You Superpowers

This comforting Chinese soup blends traditional hot and sour flavors with immune-boosting ingredients like ginger, garlic, and vinegar. A go-to remedy that warms your soul and revitalizes your body — perfect for chilly nights or when you're feeling under the weather.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Aromatics
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp ginger freshly grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Vegetables & Protein
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced (shiitake or button)
  • 1/2 cup bamboo shoots julienned
  • 1 cup tofu cubed, or substitute shredded chicken
Broth & Seasoning
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar or Chinese black vinegar
  • 1 tsp white pepper or to taste
Thickening & Finish
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp water
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 tsp sesame oil for drizzling at the end
  • green onions chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Soup Pot

Method
 

  1. Heat sesame oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
  2. Add mushrooms and bamboo shoots; cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
  3. Pour in the broth, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
  4. Stir in tofu or shredded chicken. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Add the cornstarch slurry slowly while stirring to thicken the soup.
  6. Gently pour in beaten eggs while stirring to create egg ribbons.
  7. Season with white pepper and drizzle with a little sesame oil. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.

Notes

For extra heat, add a dash of chili oil. To keep eggs silky, pour slowly while stirring in one direction. Skip eggs and use more tofu for a vegan version.