There’s something so comforting about a steaming bowl of hot and sour soup, spicy, tangy, slightly sweet, and loaded with crunchy vegetables and tender chicken.
This is my go to restaurant style Chicken Hot & Sour Soup recipe that’s easy to make at home and tastes even better than takeout. It’s hearty enough to be a complete meal and perfect for cold evenings, Ramadan iftar starters, or when you’re craving something warm and satisfying.
If you have homemade chicken stock ready, this soup comes together in under 25 minutes!
Is Hot and Sour Soup a Complete Meal?
Yes! This soup contains:
- Protein (chicken & egg)
- Fiber (vegetables)
- Hydration (stock base)
Pair it with salad, crabckers or enjoy it alone for a light but filling meal.
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Ingredients
1 tsp garlic, chopped
1 1/2 - 2 cups shredded chicken (from stock)
½ cup carrot, julienne
½ cup capsicum (bell pepper), julienne
½ cup cabbage, shredded
½ tsp black pepper powder
½ tsp white pepper powder
1½ tsp salt (or to taste)
½ tbsp sugar
6 cups chicken stock
2–3 tbsp chili sauce
3–4 tbsp tomato ketchup
2–3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp vinegar
1½ tbsp chili garlic sauce
2–3 tbsp cornflour
3–4 tbsp water
3 eggs, whisked
Spring onion leaves for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Base
In a large pot, heat oil. Add chopped garlic and saute for about a minute until fragrant (do not brown).
Step 2: Add Chicken
Add shredded chicken and saute slightly to give it a light toasty flavor.
Step 3: Add Vegetables
Add carrots, capsicum, and cabbage. Stir well and cook for 2–3 minutes.
Step 4: Season
Add black pepper, white pepper, salt, and sugar. Mix well.
Step 5: Add Stock
Pour in chicken stock and bring it to a boil.
Step 6: Add Sauces
Add chili sauce, tomato ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, and chili garlic sauce. Stir well and bring to a boil again.
Step 7: Thicken the Soup
In a small bowl, mix cornflour with water until smooth.
Slowly add it to the soup while stirring continuously. Cook until the soup thickens to your desired consistency.
Step 8: Add Egg
Lower the flame. Slowly pour whisked eggs in a thin stream while gently stirring to create egg ribbons. Cook for 1 minute.
Step 9: Garnish
Turn off the heat. Garnish with fresh spring onion leaves.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
Adjust vinegar and chili sauce according to your spice tolerance.
For extra heat, add crushed red chili flakes.
Don’t skip white pepper, it gives authentic restaurant flavor.
Add mushrooms or any protein or vegetables for variation.
If you prefer thicker soup, increase cornflour slightly.
This easy chicken hot and sour soup recipe is flavorful, satisfying, and perfect for winter dinners or Ramadan iftar. With simple ingredients and homemade stock, you can recreate restaurant style soup right in your kitchen.
