Easy Hot and Sour Noodle Soup Recipe with Pork Topping

Craving a quick, comforting soup? This Easy Hot and Sour Noodle Soup with Pork Topping is your answer. After making it countless times, I’ve perfected the balance of heat and tang, creating a cozy, better-than-takeout meal in just 20 minutes. Start by sautéing pork and aromatics, then add your broth, noodles, and vegetables. Finish with a splash of vinegar and a sprinkle of green onions. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy High Protein Pepperoni Pizza Rolls Recipe and Easy Raspberry Passionfruit Tequila Sour Cocktail Recipe.

What You'll Need for Easy Hot and Sour Noodle Soup Recipe with Pork Topping

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 8 oz pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
• 4 oz rice noodles
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup sliced bamboo shoots
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp chili oil (or more to taste)
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: Soft-boiled egg
• Optional: Crispy tofu
• Optional: Fresh cilantro
• Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes

How to Make Easy Hot and Sour Noodle Soup Recipe with Pork Topping

1. Step 1: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove pork from pot and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add ginger and garlic. Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add mushrooms and bamboo shoots, cooking for another 3 minutes.
3. Step 3: Stir in chicken broth, rice noodles, soy sauce, and chili oil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and let simmer for 8-10 minutes, until noodles are tender.
4. Step 4: Stir in cornstarch mixture and vinegar. Cook for another 2 minutes, until soup has thickened slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Step 5: Divide soup among bowls. Top with reserved pork, green onions, and your choice of toppings. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Storing & Reheating Easy Hot and Sour Noodle Soup Recipe with Pork Topping

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can prepare the pork and vegetables ahead of time, but wait to cook the noodles until ready to serve.

Freezing Easy Hot and Sour Noodle Soup Recipe with Pork Topping

Not recommended for freezing.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through. Microwave: Same as oven.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a lighter soup, use low-sodium chicken broth and reduce the soy sauce.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
• Make-ahead: See storage notes for make-ahead tips.
• Scaling: This recipe is easily scalable. Simply adjust the ingredient quantities proportionally.
• Troubleshooting: If your soup is too spicy, add more vinegar to balance the flavors.

Easy Hot and Sour Noodle Soup Recipe with Pork Topping

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

20 mins

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Total

30 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

High Protein

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 8 oz pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
• 4 oz rice noodles
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup sliced bamboo shoots
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp chili oil (or more to taste)
• 2 green onions, chopped

Seasonings

• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
• Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Toppings

• Soft-boiled egg
• Crispy tofu
• Fresh cilantro
• Crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove pork from pot and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add ginger and garlic. Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add mushrooms and bamboo shoots, cooking for another 3 minutes.
3. Step 3: Stir in chicken broth, rice noodles, soy sauce, and chili oil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and let simmer for 8-10 minutes, until noodles are tender.
4. Step 4: Stir in cornstarch mixture and vinegar. Cook for another 2 minutes, until soup has thickened slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Step 5: Divide soup among bowls. Top with reserved pork, green onions, and your choice of toppings. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

• Chef tip: For a lighter soup, use low-sodium chicken broth and reduce the soy sauce.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
• Make-ahead: See storage notes for make-ahead tips.
• Scaling: This recipe is easily scalable. Simply adjust the ingredient quantities proportionally.
• Troubleshooting: If your soup is too spicy, add more vinegar to balance the flavors.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through.
• Microwave reheat: Same as oven.
• Make ahead: You can prepare the pork and vegetables ahead of time, but wait to cook the noodles until ready to serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 20g
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 35g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Cholesterol: 50mg
• Sat. Fat: 2g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Easy Hot and Sour Noodle Soup Recipe with Pork Topping FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Hot and Sour Noodle Soup Recipe with Pork Topping and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!