Hot and Sour Soup Recipe (with Video)

Preparation of Ingredients
1. Soak wood ear mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and dried lily flowers in hot water for one hour to rehydrate them.
2. Cut the tofu into thin strips along with the rehydrated ingredients.
Preparing the Soup
1. In a large pot, add chicken broth and bring it to a boil over high heat.
2. Once the broth is boiling, add shiitake mushrooms, lily flowers, bamboo shoots, and wood ear mushrooms.
3. Turn the heat to medium and let them cook for 4-5 minutes.
4. Add the tofu and the sauce.
5. Stir to mix well.
Thickening the Soup
1. With the soup on simmer, slowly add the cornstarch slurry as you stir in a circular motion.
2. Continue simmering until the soup thickens.
3. Pour the beaten egg slowly and let it sit for 20 seconds before stirring.
Final Touches
1. Turn off the heat and drizzle sesame oil and garnish with scallions.