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Chinese soup with tofu, pork, mushrooms and egg, soured with vinegar.
Hot and sour soup is a Chinese broth thickened with cornstarch and filled with strips of pork, tofu, shiitake, wood ear mushrooms and bamboo shoots, finished with ribbons of egg, vinegar and plenty of white pepper. A 350 g bowl has about 130 kcal and 12 g protein but around 1,340 mg sodium from the broth and soy sauce. Low-sodium broth cuts the sodium by about half.
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3.3g | 5.9% |
| Fat | 1.4g | 2.0% |
| Carbs | 2.8g | 0.9% |
| Simple Sugars | 0.98g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 1.82g | Estimate |
| Water | 91g | 3.6% |
| Calories | 36 | 1.6% |
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| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.33 | g | 1.7% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.44 | g | 1.8% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.38 | g | 2.9% |
| Omega-3 | 0.114 | g | Estimate |
| DHA | 3 | mg | 0.3% |
| Omega-6 | 0.266 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 0.33 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.12 | mg |
| Selenium | 4.74 | mcg |
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 6.89 | mcg | 0.8% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.06 | mg | 5.0% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.087 | mg | 6.7% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.596 | mg | 3.7% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.055 | mg | 3.2% |
| vitamin B9 | 4.78 | mcg | 1.2% |
| vitamin B12 | 0.07 | mcg | 2.9% |
| vitamin C | 0.332 | mg | 0.4% |
| vitamin D | 0.122 (5 IU) | mcg | 0.8% |
| vitamin E | 0.115 | mg | 0.8% |
| vitamin K | 3.06 | mcg | 2.6% |
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 27 | mg | 2.7% |
| iron | 0.447 | mg | 2.5% |
| magnesium | 9.5 | mg | 2.4% |
| phosphorus | 44.3 | mg | 6.3% |
| potassium | 83.3 | mg | 3.2% |
| sodium | 384 | mg | 16.7% |
| zinc | 0.399 | mg | 3.6% |
| copper | 0.085 | mg | 9.4% |
| manganese | 0.122 | mg | 5.3% |
| selenium | 4.74 | mcg | 8.6% |
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 101 | mg | 14.4% | 168% |
| Isoleucine | 154 | mg | 11.0% | 137% |
| Leucine | 261 | mg | 9.6% | 114% |
| Lysine | 235 | mg | 11.2% | 131% |
| Methionine | 107 | mg | 10.2% | 124% |
| Phenylalanine | 266 | mg | 15.2% | 173% |
| Threonine | 141 | mg | 13.4% | 150% |
| Tryptophan | 37 | mg | 13.2% | 149% |
| Valine | 173 | mg | 9.5% | 115% |
Values per 100 g
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Soak the shiitake and wood ear mushrooms in hot water for 20 minutes, then squeeze them dry, remove the shiitake stems and slice both thinly.
Cut the tofu and bamboo shoots into thin strips and slice the green onions.
Bring the broth to a boil in a large pot, add the pork and stir to separate the strips.
Add the mushrooms, bamboo shoots and soy sauce and simmer for 5 minutes, then add the tofu and simmer for 2 minutes more.
Stir the cornstarch mixture, pour it in while stirring and simmer for 1 minute until the soup thickens slightly.
Turn off the heat, pour in the beaten eggs in a thin stream while stirring slowly so they form ribbons, then stir in the vinegar and white pepper.
Ladle into bowls and finish with the sesame oil and green onions.