Hot and Sour Soup | हॉट एंड सावर सूप कैसे बनाये

Hot and Sour Soup is a spicy and sour soup which is a perfect appetizer. This is made with finely chopped veggies and an assortment of Indo-Chinese Sauces. This thick and savory Soup is fulfilling and comforting. This Hot and Sour Soup can also be made with Chicken, however here I will teach how to make Vegetarian hot and sour Soup.

I love Hot and Sour Soup. This soup is special to me because of its amazing flavors. Especially on a cold winter day, you need nothing but a bowl of soup and it just so perfect to relieve you of all the tiredness and stress of the day. This Hot and Sour Soup is amazing because of its flavors. It has got flavors which are just so delightful which you will love. I love the flavor of sauces in this soup. These are some sauces which we Indians love and hence this soup is perfectly apt for our tastebuds. It is equally spicy & tangy! Just what we Indians love right!

I love this soup so much. Usually, whenever I go to restaurants, I order this one. The tangy and spicy flavors just get my tastebuds ready for the main course meal. This Soup is actually a great Appetizer. If you have a party at home, you should definitely make this one as a party starter and serve it to your guests. The tangy and spicy flavors of this soup are worth the appreciation.

Also, unlike a Tomato Soup or Corn Soup, this is not just Sweet or Tangy. Giving you the best of both worlds, this is equally spicy and that's exactly what you'll love about this Hot and Sour Soup.

Hot and Sour Soup is so easily found in the streets of Delhi and North India. Especially during the winters. However, making it at home is so much fun and easy. within just 30 minutes you can make this delicious Hot and Sour Soup and serve it to your family.

Ingredients needed to make Hot and Sour Soup

• Veggies - Chopped Green Chilis, Ginger, Garlic, Carrots, Green Beans, Cabbage, Green Onions.
• Sauce - Vinegar, Soy Sauce, Tomato Ketchup, Chili Sauce
• Cornstarch Slurry - 1 Tbsp of Cornstarch with 2 Tbsp of Cold Water.
• 1 Tsp Refined Oil to cook the Veggies
• 4 cups of water to make the soup.
• For Chili Oil - Refined Oil, Red Chili Powder & Dried Whole Red Chilis.

How to make Hot and Sour Soup

• Fry the Veggies - Heat Refined oil in a pot. As the oil shimmers, add the green chilis, minced garlic, and chopped ginger. Add the finely chopped Carrots, Green Beans, and Cabbage. Season with salt & pepper. Saute for 2-3 minutes just until the veggies tenderizes. Add water and cover cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the sauces- Add the sauces- Vinegar, Soy Sauce, Chili Sauce & Tomato Ketchup. Stir to combine. Allow the soup to come to a slow boil.
• Add the Cornstarch Slurry - Make Cornstarch Slurry by combing 1 Tbsp of Cornstarch with 2 tbsp of Cold Water. Stir until smooth and pour in the cooking soup, stirring constantly with a spatula. (Do not Pour the Cornstarch Slurry, ahead or without stirring. It will harden up into a lump)
• Season - Season with Salt & Pepper.
• Make Chili Oil - Heat Refined oil in a pan. As the oil gets hot, add the red chili powder & whole red chilis. After just about 2 minutes, as the oil gets flavored with the chili, remove the Red Chili and Pour the Chili Oil over the served soup.
• Top with chopped Spring Onions.
• Serve!

Tips to make the best Hot and Sour Soup

• Chop the Veggies finely. This Soup is known for the veggies which are very finely chopped. Do not add a lot of Veggies.
•  Add the Cornstarch Slurry after the Soup is cooked. Stir constantly so that the Soup thickens.
• Serve this Soup hot. If you want to make it ahead of time, then make the whole soup, just add the Cornstarch slurry later. Stir it in hot soup and then serve with Chili Oil on top.

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