Veg Hot & Sour Soup (Authentic Restaurant-Style)

 

A perfect balance of spice + tanginess, this Indo-Chinese Veg Hot & Sour Soup is ideal for cold weather, dinner starters and healthy meals.

Ingredients (For 2–3 Bowls)

Vegetables

• ¼ cup carrot (finely chopped)

• ¼ cup cabbage (shredded)

• ¼ cup capsicum

• ¼ cup beans (optional)

• 2 tbsp spring onion

Others

• 1 tbsp garlic (finely chopped)

• 1 tbsp ginger

• 2 green chilies

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp vinegar

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp red chili sauce

• 1 tsp sugar (optional)

• Salt as needed

• 1 tbsp corn flour mixed with 3 tbsp water

• 2 cups water/vegetable stock

• 1 tsp oil

• ½ tsp white pepper (optional)

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How to Make Veg Hot & Sour Soup

1. Prepare the base

1. Heat oil in a wok.

2. Add ginger, garlic & green chili.

3. Fry until fragrance comes.

2. Cook the vegetables

4. Add carrots, beans, cabbage and capsicum.

5. Stir fry for 1–2 minutes (keep crunch).

3. Add sauces & spices

6. Add soy sauce, vinegar, chilli sauce, black pepper, white pepper and salt.

7. Mix well.

4. Add water & boil

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8. Add 2 cups water or vegetable stock.

9. Let it boil for 2–3 minutes.

5. Thicken the soup

10. Add corn flour slurry slowly while stirring.

11. Cook until soup becomes slightly thick.

6. Finish

12. Add spring onions and serve hot.

Tips for Perfect Hot & Sour Soup

• Use finely chopped vegetables for authentic texture.

• Do not overcook veggies — crunch is essential.

• Add extra chili sauce for spicier flavor.

• Use vegetable stock for richer restaurant taste.

Serving Suggestions

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• Serve as a starter with Indo-Chinese dishes

• Perfect with: Fried Rice, Noodles, Momos

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