Sam's Sweet-And-Hot Soup

Updated November 14, 2022

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10 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:8 appetizers
  • 8 cups chicken broth

  • ⅓ cup sugar

  • 4 cups vinegar, preferably molasses vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 3 tablespoons finely ground black pepper

  • 3 tablespoons black soy sauce

  • ½ cup cornstarch

  • ½ pound squid, cleaned and sliced into matchsticks

  • 1 pound shrimp, cleaned, deveined and diced

  • 1 cake tofu, sliced into ¼-inch cubes

  • 1 cup bamboo shoots, drained and sliced into matchsticks

  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced thinly

  • 2 egg whites

  • ¼ teaspoon dark sesame oil

  • 2 scallions, minced

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Nutritional analysis per serving

30 grams carbs; 165 milligrams cholesterol; 300 calories; 2 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 6 grams fat; 2 grams fiber; 1272 milligrams sodium; 28 grams protein; 13 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the broth, sugar, vinegar, salt, black pepper and soy sauce and bring nearly to a boil. Add 1 cup of this broth to the cornstarch, whisk well and then slowly and carefully stir this slurry into the soup. Reduce the heat to a simmer.

  2. Step 2

    Add the squid, shrimp, tofu, bamboo shoots and mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes. Whisk the egg whites and sesame oil together and stir into the soup. Ladle into bowls, garnish with minced scallions and serve immediately.

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