Keto Hot and Sour Soup

This keto hot and sour soup tastes so authentic that you will swear it came from the restaurant. Only 4g net carbs per serving!

Chinese Hot and Sour Soup

Traditionally, Chinese hot and sour soup has ingredients that make it taste both spicy and sour at the same time.

There are lots of different ways to make this soup, but the most common way is to use red and white pepper for the spice and vinegar for the sour elements. 

Honestly, this is one of my favorite things to order from a Chinese restaurant. I knew I had to find a way to make this at home so that it fits in my keto diet. And I’m thrilled to tell you that I did it! This is a near-perfect copycat recipe. 

Hot And Sour Soup With Tofu

To give this soup more protein, I used extra firm tofu. I like the texture it adds to the soup and it makes it taste more authentic. 

If you don’t want to use tofu, you can use diced or shredded chicken or some cooked and diced steak. 

Healthy Hot And Sour Soup

When you use completely fresh ingredients, you are feeding your body the fuel it needs to thrive and grow. The base of the soup is chicken broth. You can use chicken stock instead – it adds more nutrients and flavor to it. 

It’s a very brothy soup, without a lot of solid ingredients. In fact, the only chewable foods in the soup is some tofu, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and green onions. You can add some egg to it too, but that is completely optional. 

What sets this soup apart is the spice! I used garlic chili sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger paste, and rice wine vinegar. This combination is a surprisingly delicious one! 

What To Add To It 

I enjoy a bowl of this soup for lunch. It satiates my hunger and warms my belly. Serve it with a bowl of cauliflower rice or some keto egg roll meatballs. 

Since this is mostly broth, you have the freedom to add more things to it too. Add some low-carb noodles to the broth or some finely diced cauliflower florets. 

This is the perfect weeknight dinner. Just like all other soups, it also works for meal prep too. I enjoy saving some behind and heating it up a few days later. It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for about 7 days. 

Homemade Hot And Sour Soup

This recipe also freezes really well. Make a big batch, freeze it, and you have soup ready when you want it next! It will stay fresh in the freezer for up to 6 months. 

Here’s how to freeze soup. Cook it and let it cool down completely. Then, store it in a freezer-safe container that seals completely. Place this container in the freezer. Don’t forget to label it so you know when you made it. 

Keto Hot and Sour Soup Recipe

Below are the ingredients you’ll need to make this low carb soup. Exact measurements are within the printable recipe card below.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Servings: 4
Net Carbs: 4 net carbs per serving

Ingredients:

Chicken broth
Extra firm tofu 
Mushrooms
Bamboo shoots
Garlic chili sauce
Green onions 
Soy sauce 
Sesame oil
Xanthan gum
Ginger paste
Rice wine vinegar
Egg
Salt and white pepper

Instructions:

1. Add the chicken broth, garlic chili sauce, soy sauce, ginger paste and rice wine vinegar to a saucepan over medium heat on the stove. Bring to a low boil.

2. Slowly whisk in the xanthan gum a little at a time to avoid clumps.

3. Place the tofu, mushrooms, green onions, bamboo shoots into the saucepan and bring it to a boil.

4. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes.

5. Drizzle the sesame oil over the top.

6. Beat the egg in a small bowl, and slowly pour it into the saucepan while gently whisking a bit. Cook for another 5 minutes, add salt and pepper to taste and serve. 

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Easy Keto Soup Recipes

If you enjoyed this keto hot and sour soup recipe, here are some more low-carb soups you’ll enjoy next. They are some of my family’s favorites. 

• Easy Keto Egg Drop Soup
• Keto Ramen Soup
• Low-Carb Chicken Cauliflower Soup