Veg Hot and Sour Soup

🌶️🍜 The Ultimate Veg Hot & Sour Soup: A Symphony of Bold Flavors!

Prepare your palate for an exhilarating experience with our authentic Veg Hot and Sour Soup! 😋 This iconic Indo-Chinese creation is a masterclass in flavor balance, delivering a powerful and satisfying punch that is simultaneously spicy, tangy, and deeply savory. It’s the perfect soup to awaken your senses, warm your spirit, and kick-start your appetite.

From the first spoonful, you’re greeted with a rich, dark, and aromatic broth that has a wonderfully silky and slightly thick consistency. This comforting base is brimming with a delightful medley of finely julienned, crisp-tender vegetables that add both texture and substance to every bite. You’ll discover:

Earthy Mushrooms: Sliced shiitake or button mushrooms 🍄 that lend a deep, umami flavor.¹

• Sweet Carrots: Finely shredded carrots 🥕 for a touch of sweetness and vibrant color.²
• Crunchy Cabbage & Bamboo Shoots: To provide a satisfying, crisp texture.³
• Soft Tofu (Optional): Silken cubes of tofu that add a delicate, protein-rich element.⁴

The true genius of this soup lies in its signature “hot” and “sour” character, a dynamic duo of contrasting tastes:

• The “Hot” 🔥: A penetrating, warming heat that comes from a generous amount of freshly ground white or black pepper and a kick of chili sauce 🌶️. It’s a clean spice that tingles on the tongue and warms you from the inside out.
• The “Sour” tangy: A bright, sharp, and invigorating tang derived from a splash of quality rice vinegar. This zesty sourness cuts through the richness and makes the soup incredibly refreshing and moreish.

These bold flavors are all tied together with a deep, savory foundation of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, creating a complex and multi-layered taste profile. Garnished with fresh, chopped spring onions 🌿, our Veg Hot and Sour Soup is more than just a dish—it’s an invigorating and unforgettable flavor adventure in a bowl! ✨🥢