Chicken Noodle Soup
The Absolute Best Hot and Sour Soup Recipe
If you like spicy soups, you have to try this recipe for hot and sour soup. It has a wonderful flavor all of its own and it is very easy to make. If you have all the ingredients on hand, you can whip up this delicious hot and sour soup in less than ten minutes. That makes this recipe perfect for a quick lunch or dinner when you just do not have a lot of time to cook.
Easy hot and sour soup makes a great appetizer before an Asian inspired dinner or you can make it as a snack or drink. It also works wonders if you have the winter sniffles or a cold. The spice in the soup really helps clear your sinuses and helps you breathe. Eat a bowl before bedtime when you have a cold so you can breathe more comfortably.
You can always throw in any other ingredients you have on hand. If you want a more substantial soup, you can add in some leftover rice and warm it through. The flavors in this soup are authentic; the tamarind, lime leaves, and curry paste can easily be found at your local Asian market. If you do not have fresh shiitake mushrooms, you can rehydrate some dried mushrooms by soaking them for ten minutes before adding them to the soup. Stock up on your next visit to the Asian market so you can make this soup when you are pressed for time.
Simple Hot and Sour Soup Recipe
Ingredients -
3 teaspoon fresh coriander leaves or coriander packed in oil
1 quart chicken bouillon
4 freeze dried lime leaves
9 oz cooked chicken, in cubes
2 oz shitake mushrooms, in cubes
3 teaspoons tamarind paste
3 teaspoons red Thai curry paste
Lime wedges to serve
Preparation:
Heat the red curry paste for a minute in a large pan until fragrant.
Then add the mushrooms and chicken.
Stir well to coat in paste.
Pour in the bouillon, crumble in the lime leaves and add the tamarind.
Bring to the boil, and then simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in the coriander, pour into bowls, and garnish with the lime wedges.
(Serves 2)
Photo Description:
When you are hungry for something exotic, try making our hot and sour soup. You cannot get this in a can! By using some tamarind and red curry, you will make yourself a soup you will never forget. It is perfect to serve as the first course in an Asian dinner. You can also enjoy it anytime you need a quick snack. The recipe is super fast; all you need to do is assemble it and heat it up. Enjoy this chicken soup variation anytime you want some flavorful soup as a pick-me-up.
Simple Hot and Sour Soup Recipe
Nutritional Info:
Calories (kcal): 340
% Calories from Fat: 25.1%
% Calories from Carbohydrates: 35.4%
% Calories from Protein: 39.4%
Per Serving Nutritional Information:
Total Fat (g): 10g 15%
Saturated Fat (g): 1g 7%
Monounsaturated Fat (g): 2g 9%
Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 1g 6%
Cholesterol (mg): 79mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate (g): 31g 10%
Dietary Fiber (g): 4g 16%
Protein (g): 35g 69%
Sodium (mg): 3263mg 136%
Potassium (mg): 778mg 22%
Calcium (mg): 60mg 6%
Iron (mg): 2mg 10%
Zinc (mg): 3mg 21%
Vitamin C (mg): 11mg 18%
Vitamin A (i.u.): 114IU 2%
Vitamin A (r.e.): 31 1/2RE 3%
Vitamin B6 (mg): .8mg 39%
Vitamin B12 (mcg): .3mcg 6%
Thiamin B1 (mg): .2mg 11%
Riboflavin B2 (mg): .5mg 29%
Folacin (mcg): 58mcg 14%
Niacin (mg): 17mg 85%