How to Make Indian Chinese style hot & sour soup

Hot and sour soup is a popular Chinese dish that is loaded with veggies and usually chicken. Try this flavorful and hearty Indian Chinese version which is completely vegetarian and can be made vegan also. It's simply delicious! Just watch this how-to video to learn how.

Ingredients:

Oil - 1 Tbsp

Garlic - 1 tsp, minced

Ginger - 1 tsp, minced

Frozen Peas & Carrots - 1/2 cup

Frozen Corn - 1/4 cup

Green Beans - 1/4 cup, cut at an angle

Celery - 1/4 cup, thinly sliced

Cauliflower - 1/2 cup, finely chopped

Cabbage - 1/2 cup, thinly sliced

Mushroom - 1 large, thinly sliced

Vegetable Broth/Stock - 4 cups

Egg Noodles - 1 cup

Soy Sauce - to taste

Red Chili Sauce - to taste

Black Pepper - to taste

Vinegar - 1 Tbsp, or to taste

Corn Starch - 1 Tbsp, mixed with a little cold water

Egg - 1, well beaten (optional)

Spring/Green Onions - 2, chopped at an angle

Method:

1. Heat Oil in a medium sized pot.

2. Add Ginger and Garlic and saute for 30 seconds or so.

3. Add Corn, Green Beans, Peas & Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery and Cabbage - saute for 1-2 minutes.

4. Add Vegetable Broth, Salt, Black Pepper and Egg Noodles.

5. Bring mixture to a boil and simmer until Egg Noodles are tender but not overcooked.

6. Add Mushrooms, 1/2 of the green onions, Chili Sauce, Soy Sauce and Vinegar - bring to a boil.

7. Mix 2-3 Tbsp water with the Corn Starch and add it to the soup - bring to a boil.

8. Slowly add in beaten Egg and keep stirring to form strands - cook for 1-2 minutes.

9. Garnish with Spring Onions and serve hot!

10.Serves 4.

Tips:

1. For vegans, use wheat based noodles instead of egg noodles and omit the egg.

2. The same soup can be made into a non-vegetarian version. Use chicken broth and add cooked, shredded chicken with the mushrooms.

3. Corn Starch is a thickener. Use more or less depending on the consistency you prefer.