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    Keto Hot And Sour Soup

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    Keto Hot And Sour Soup is a tasty low-carb version of my favorite Asian-inspired soup.

    Hot and sour is the soup I would always order at an Asian restaurant before discovering that I could not have gluten.

    Two bowls of hot and soup soup with scattered chopped mushrooms in the background.Pin

    Fortunately, I found a way to make hot and sour soup gluten-free and low carb without sacrificing the lightly spicy and sour taste.

    A ladle of hot and sour soup coming out of a bowl. Pin

    Is tofu low carb?

    Yes, unflavored, plain tofu that is not breaded and fried is very low in carbs and gluten-free. We used the firm or extra firm organic tofu for this recipe.

    I also used tamari sauce in the recipe instead of soy sauce to keep this soup gluten-free.

    Two bowls of hot and soup soup with scattered chopped mushrooms in the background.Pin

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    This recipe was inspired by my Keto Instant Pot Thai Shrimp Soup which is also a yummy low carb Asian-inspired soup.

    The ingredients for making hot and sour soup.

    Ingredients

    • 12 ounces (1 package) Organic Extra-Firm Tofu, chopped into ½-inches cubes
    • 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil or Coconut Oil
    • ½ teaspoon Chili Oil, plus extra for garnish
    • 8 ounces Raw Shiitake Mushrooms, sliced
    • ½ cup thinly sliced Scallions
    • 1½ tablespoons minced Ginger Root
    • 2 Garlic Cloves, finely minced
    • 8 cups Chicken Broth, warm or Vegetable Broth
    • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, more or less to taste
    • ¼ cup Rice Vinegar
    • ¼ cup Tamari Sauce
    • 2 Eggs, lightly beaten
    • ½ teaspoon ground Black Pepper

    See the printable recipe card for more details.

    Instructions

    Adding ingredients to the pot.Pin

    To a large pot or wok over medium heat, add the avocado oil, chili oil,  mushrooms, tofu cubes, scallions, ginger, and garlic.

    Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.Pin

    Saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.

    Adding liquid ingredients and seasoning to the soup.Pin

    Add the warm chicken or veggie broth, vinegar, tamari sauce, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender.

    Adding the beaten egg to the soup.Pin

    Whisk the soup in one direction in a circular motion. Drizzle the eggs in a thin, steady stream, while you continue whisking the soup, this process will create egg ribbons.

    Hint: Another method for adding the beaten eggs is to pour the eggs through a slotted spoon, to create more separated ribbons.

    Substitutions

    • Vegetarian - You can use vegetable broth in place of the chicken broth.

    Equipment

    • Wok
    • Whisk
    • Slotted Spoon

    Storage

    Store any leftover soup in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a saucepan on the stovetop or in a bowl in the microwave.

    📖 Printable Recipe Card

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    Keto Hot and Sour Soup

    Keto Hot And Sour Soup is a tasty low-carb version of my favorite Asian-inspired soup.
    4.92 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Main Course, Soup
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 6
    Calories 199 kcal
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 12 ounces 1 package Organic Extra-Firm Tofu, chopped into ½-inches cubes
    • 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil or Coconut Oil
    • ½ teaspoon Chili Oil plus extra for garnish
    • 8 ounces Raw Shiitake Mushrooms sliced
    • ½ cup thinly sliced Scallions
    • 1½ tablespoons minced Ginger Root
    • 2 Garlic Cloves finely minced
    • 8 cups Chicken Broth or Vegetable Broth, warm
    • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes more or less to taste
    • ¼ cup Rice Vinegar sugar-free
    • ¼ cup Tamari Sauce
    • 2 Eggs lightly beaten
    • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

    Instructions
     

    • To a large pot or wok over medium heat, add the avocado oil, chili oil, mushrooms, tofu cubes, scallions, ginger, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.
    • Add the warm chicken broth, vinegar, tamari sauce, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender.
    • Whisk the soup in one direction in a circular motion. Drizzle the eggs in a thin, steady stream, while you continue whisking the soup, this process will create egg ribbons. Another method is to pour the eggs through a slotted spoon, to create more separated ribbons.
    • Taste for seasoning, and add more red pepper flakes or rice vinegar if needed.
    • Serve the soup in bowls, drizzle some optional extra chili oil and garnish with some extra chopped scallions if desired.

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    Notes

    *All Nutritional Data are estimates based on the products I used*
    Yield: 6 servings, Serving Size: 1 ⅓ Cup, Net Carbs Per Serving: 4g, Amounts per Serving~

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1.33 CupCalories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 17gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 177mgSodium: 593mgPotassium: 151mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
    Keyword hot and sour soup, keto hot and sour soup, low carb hot and sour soup
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    Food safety

    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
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    1. jennifer says

      June 25, 2022 at 2:56 pm

      5 stars
      This looks absolutely delicious, and I can't wait to hit the store this weekend for ingredients. I'm really appreciating the no gluten as well as the nice pack of protein that it offers per serving!

      Reply
    2. Donny says

      June 23, 2022 at 10:39 am

      5 stars
      I love the fresh ginger and red pepper flakes in this to give it a little kick. Exactly what I needed on a chilly day.

      Reply
    3. nancy says

      June 22, 2022 at 11:23 am

      5 stars
      super cozy and gets your tummy a little warm and fiery. I love it! Best part is that this recipe is keto friendly !!

      Reply
    4. Janessa says

      June 22, 2022 at 8:38 am

      5 stars
      Hot and Sour soup is one of my favourites so I’m excited to try this keto version! Would I be able to use coconut aminos in place of the Tamari as that is all I have on hand?

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        June 22, 2022 at 1:39 pm

        Yes, Janessa, you can use coconut aminos.

        Reply
      • Anne says

        October 07, 2024 at 12:59 pm

        5 stars
        I just love hot and sour soup and this keto recipe is great.
        I've made it several times, sometimes I add some leftover chicken, often shirataki noodles. Lovely !

        Reply
        • Stacey says

          October 08, 2024 at 9:04 am

          Hi Anne, thank you for trying the recipe and for your kind words.

          Reply
    5. Shelby says

      June 21, 2022 at 5:10 am

      5 stars
      I had never made this before but stumbled across this recipe and it sounded so COMFORTING. it didn't disappoint! The flavors were delicious and it was a great lunchtime comfort food.

      Reply
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