Hot and Sour Soup with Spring Vegetables

Name: Hot and Sour Soup with Spring Vegetables
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 8 cups chicken stock; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 3 Tablespoons unseasoned rice wine vinegar; 3 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons Sriracha or garlic chili sauce; salt and pepper (to taste); 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms (sliced thin); 1 pound asparagus tips; 1 1/2 cups snap peas (rough chopped); 3 cups chopped cooked chicken; 4 hard boiled eggs (sliced in half or quartered); 1 package rice noodles (cooked and rinsed according to the package instructions); 1 red chili pepper (thinly sliced); 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves (chopped); 4 green onions (slice thin (both green and white parts)); *sesame seeds for garnish

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This quick and easy hot and sour soup with spring vegetables is loaded with flavor! It’s even better than a restaurant but so easy!!

This quick and easy hot and sour soup with spring vegetables is loaded with flavor! It's even better than a restaurant but so easy!! ohsweetbasil.com

Hi everyone! It’s Lindsay from With Salt and Pepper today and I’m bringing you one of my hands down FAVORITE soups to make, any time of the year. I’m a big fan of Asian inspired dishes, especially ones that can be made in under 30 minutes, and ones that store well for a few days at a time…like this soup. I make this soup all year round, but I vary the additions based on what’s in season at the time. For this go round, I’ve included two of my most favorite spring veggies…asparagus and snap peas. And then I couldn’t stop there, I had to go and add an egg because spring just SCREAMS an egg addition to me…so it just had to happen.

Is There A Difference Between Snap Peas And Snow Peas?

Snap peas are a cross between snow and garden peas.

The pods of snow peas are flatter with small, premature peas.

Sugar snap peas are more rounded.

This quick and easy hot and sour soup with spring vegetables is loaded with flavor! It's even better than a restaurant but so easy!!

This hot and sour soup base is my go to on regular occasion for lots of reasons. For one thing, it’s got pretty simple ingredients that I always have on hand, which is a major plus because then I don’t have to plan. It’s also one of those recipes that you don’t need to follow like it’s rocket science. The framework is there, but you can adjust the spice, salt, and toppings to your liking without meticulous measuring. And the best thing about this soup? You literally just boil the broth ingredients for a bit, then add in the rest just before serving.

How Long Does Hot and Sour Soup Last in the Fridge?

Hot and sour soup will stay fresh at least two or three days in the refrigerator.

The vegetables will be mushy if it is kept much longer.

This soup is similar in flavor to my Shrimp Wonton Soup, but with way more vegetables. The toppings for the variation I’m sharing today can all be made ahead of time which is another serious plus in my home. And if you don’t want to take the time to grill or bake the chicken? A rotisserie is a completely legit and encouraged option. ENJOY!!!

Is Asparagus Vegetable?

Asparagus is actually a flowering plant.

The young shoots are used as a spring vegetable.