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PF Changs Hot & Sour Soup Recipe

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This PF Changs Hot & Sour Soup recipe delivers a flavorful and comforting bowl combining the perfect balance of spicy, sour, and umami notes. Made with chicken stock, shiitake mushrooms, silken tofu, and a blend of Asian sauces and seasonings, this soup is easy to prepare on the stovetop and ideal for a cozy meal or appetizer.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

  • 32 oz chicken stock
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp five spices
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 6 ounces bamboo shoots (from can)
  • 6 ounces sliced shiitake mushrooms
  • Green onions (optional, for garnish)

Thickener

  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

Proteins & Flavor Enhancers

  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • 6 ounces silken tofu (cut into cubes)
  • 4 ounces mirin

Sauces & Pastes

  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Soup Base: In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the chicken stock. Combine it with soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, salt, Chinese five spices, and minced ginger. Whisk everything together and bring to a simmer, cooking for about 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  2. Add Key Flavors and Vegetables: Stir in the gochujang, chili garlic sauce, hoisin, and sliced shiitake mushrooms. Raise the heat slightly to bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer.
  3. Thicken the Soup: Mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl to form a smooth slurry. Gradually whisk this slurry into the simmering soup and let it cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the soup to thicken nicely.
  4. Add Egg and Final Ingredients: Slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the hot soup while stirring continuously to create delicate egg ribbons. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. Then stir in the mirin, silken tofu cubes, and optionally chopped green onions. Turn off the heat and cover the pot; let it sit on the stovetop for 5 minutes to develop flavors further.
  5. Serve: Ladle the hot and sour soup into bowls and enjoy immediately as a delicious starter or light meal.

Notes

  • Silken tofu is delicate; add gently to prevent breaking.
  • Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce and gochujang for your preferred spice level.
  • If you prefer vegetarian version, substitute chicken stock with vegetable broth.
  • Letting the soup rest covered after cooking enhances the flavor development.
  • Use fresh green onions as garnish for added freshness and color.

Keywords: hot and sour soup, PF Changs soup, Asian soup recipe, spicy sour soup, shiitake mushroom soup, tofu soup, easy soup recipe

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