Simmering Hot and Sour Soup

Name: Simmering Hot and Sour Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth; 1 cup chicken, chopped (or pork); 4 ounces fresh shiitake mushroom caps, sliced; 1/2 cup bamboo shoot, sliced and cut into strips; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons chinese chili-garlic sauce; 4 ounces firm tofu, well drained and cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water; chopped cilantro (to garnish)

Submitted by Virginia Cherry Blo

"From Simple 1-2-3 Slow Cooker cookbook. A take on Japanese Cuisine."

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Ready In:: 4hrs 10mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 cup chicken, chopped (or pork)
4 ounces fresh shiitake mushroom caps, sliced
¹⁄₂ cup bamboo shoot, sliced and cut into strips
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons chinese chili-garlic sauce
4 ounces firm tofu, well drained and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
chopped cilantro (to garnish)

directions

Combine broth, chicken, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, vinegar, soy sauce, and chili sauce in slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 3 to 4 hours.
Stir in tofu and sesame oil. Blend cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into slow cooker. Cover; cook on HIGH 15 minutes or until soup is thickened.
Serve hot; garnish with cilantro.

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Reviews

I loved this soup and I would have made hot and sour soup before, if I had known the results would be so delicious, and easy to make!My family really enjoyed this soup and it had a wonderful flavor. I made this for Best of 2010 Cookbook Tag. Thanks for a new family favorite!

Jociecee
This is a great recipe; I've made hot and sour soup before and this was definitely a step up from last time. It had a good amount of tanginess, but if I did it again I might add a little sugar to brighten up the flavor. It was hotter than most soups I've had in restaurants which my boyfriend liked very much, but my mom wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole so this is not a recipe for the weak of tongue. :] I put in some dried black fungus and that was a nice addition. Thanks for the great recipe! -DD of LavenderLynn made for ZWT6.

Lavender Lynn
The taste is fabulous! I did add a bit more garlic. Otherwise, I made this as posted. This is one of the best Hot and Sour Soups I've had....first one made in a Crock Pot. It didn't thicken up , but I really didn't want it to. Loved all the flavors and loved the heat! I'll make this one again.

breezermom