P.F. Chang’s Hot and Sour Soup Recipe

P.F. Chang’s Hot and Sour Soup is a flavorful and aromatic Chinese-inspired dish, featuring a harmonious blend of spicy and tangy flavors with ingredients such as tofu, wood ear mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and a seasoned broth, providing a satisfying and traditional taste experience.

Make our P.F. Chang’s Hot and Sour Soup Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Hot and Sour Soup will taste just like P.F. Chang’s.

Photo by Mike McCormick

Hot and Sour Soup

Hot and Sour Soup, a classic in Chinese cuisine, has a rich history and diverse origins. Dating back centuries, its roots can be traced to various regions in China, with different versions reflecting local preferences. This soup is celebrated for its dynamic flavor profile, achieved through the skillful balance of spiciness and sourness.

While the exact origin is challenging to pinpoint, Hot and Sour Soup gained popularity as a comfort food, valued for its ability to warm the body and stimulate the senses. It became a staple in Chinese households and eventually found its way into restaurant menus worldwide.

Famous recipes vary, but common ingredients include tofu, wood ear mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and sometimes meat such as pork or chicken. The broth is seasoned with ingredients like vinegar, soy sauce, and white pepper, contributing to its distinctive taste. Each region may add unique elements, creating a diverse array of Hot and Sour Soup interpretations.

This soup’s enduring popularity is owed to its versatility, as it can be tailored to accommodate different dietary preferences and regional influences. Whether enjoyed as a starter in Chinese restaurants or homemade with a personal touch, Hot and Sour Soup remains a beloved symbol of the depth and complexity inherent in Chinese culinary traditions.

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P.F. Chang's Hot and Sour Soup Recipe

P.F. Chang's Hot and Sour Soup is a flavorful and aromatic Chinese-inspired dish, featuring a harmonious blend of spicy and tangy flavors with ingredients such as tofu, wood ear mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and a seasoned broth, providing a satisfying and traditional taste experience. Make our P.F. Chang's Hot and Sour Soup Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Hot and Sour Soup will taste just like P.F. Chang's.

Prep Time30 minutes mins

Active Time30 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Soup

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Keyword: Asian, Chicken Recipe, Chinese Restaurant, P.F. Chang's, Soup, Spicy and Hot

Ingredients

• 1 quart Chicken Stock
• 1 cup Soy Sauce
• 1 - 2 teaspoons freshly ground White Pepper (This is what gives it flavor and makes it "hot." So be sure to use only FRESHLY GROUND White Pepper to get the best flavor and most heat.)
• 6 ounces Bamboo Shoots cut into strips
• 6 ounces Wood Ear Mushrooms (Substitute canned Straw Mushrooms, if wood ear can not be found) cut into strips
• 6 ounces Chicken Breasts fully cooked and cut into thin strips
• 1/2 cup Cornstarch
• 1/2 cup Water
• 2 Eggs beaten
• 4 ounces White Vinegar
• 6 ounces Silken Tofu cut into strips
• 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil

Instructions

• Pour chicken stock into a large stock pot or Dutch oven. Place over medium high heat and bring to a boil.
• Add soy sauce, white pepper, bamboo shoots, mushrooms and chicken. Stir. Cook for 3 minutes.
• In a small bowl combine cornstarch and water. Stir to make slurry.
• Add slurry to soup a little at a time and stir until thick (all slurry may not be necessary, so add as much as necessary for desired thickness.)
• Slowly pour in beaten eggs in a thin stream while stirring constantly. Cook for 30 seconds or until eggs are done.
• Turn off heat.
• Add vinegar, tofu and sesame oil. Gently give it a quick stir.
• Spoon into bowls. Or for even better taste, make a day in advance and store in a tightly sealed container, in the refrigerator, overnight to allow the flavors to develop and meld. Reheat before serving.

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