Hot & Sour Soup — Chicken
A classic Indo-Chinese favorite, Chicken Hot & Sour Soup is a bold, tangy, and comforting soup that delivers a perfect balance of spicy heat and refreshing sourness in every spoonful. Tender strips of chicken are combined with crisp vegetables and mushrooms, all simmered together in a flavorful broth that awakens the palate.

The base of the soup is a clear or light stock seasoned with soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and freshly ground black or white pepper. Finely sliced carrots, cabbage, bell peppers, spring onions, and mushrooms add color and texture, while beaten egg is sometimes swirled in for extra richness. Freshly shredded chicken is simmered gently until tender, absorbing the zesty broth.

A splash of vinegar or lemon juice brings the signature tangy kick, while green chilies or chili paste add a satisfying heat. Finished with chopped spring onions or coriander, Chicken Hot & Sour Soup is served steaming hot — a warming, zesty bowl that’s perfect as a starter or light meal, especially on chilly days.