Easy Hot and Sour Noodle Soup Recipe with Pork Topping
Easy Hot and Sour Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food, ready in just 20 minutes. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to the perfect balance of heat and tanginess. The cozy aroma of this soup will fill your home and warm your soul. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Mediterranean Baked Eggs with Spiced Tomato Sauce and Mediterranean Grilled Peach and Prosciutto Salad with Burrata.
Why This Easy Hot and Sour Noodle Soup Recipe with Pork Topping Is Pure Comfort
- Better than takeout
- Ready in 20 minutes
- Perfect balance of heat and tanginess
- Cozy and comforting
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.
- Noodles
- Pork
- Mushrooms
- Bok Choy
- Green Onions
- Hot Sauce
- Vinegar
- Soy Sauce
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Optional: Sesame Seeds
- Optional: Crispy Pork Skin
- Optional: Cilantro
đź“ť Ingredient Notes
- Noodles: Use your favorite noodles. I recommend thin rice noodles or lo mein.
- Pork: Ground pork works well, but you can also use diced pork or even leftover cooked pork.
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How to Make Easy Hot and Sour Noodle Soup Recipe with Pork Topping
- Step 1: Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Step 2: In a large pot or wok, cook pork over medium-high heat until browned. Remove from pot and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same pot, add a little oil and sauté mushrooms, garlic, and ginger until fragrant. Add bok choy and cook until tender.
- Step 4: Stir in hot sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
- Step 5: Add cooked noodles and pork back to the pot. Stir well to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Step 6: Serve hot, topped with green onions, sesame seeds, and crispy pork skin (if using).
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Hot and Sour Noodle Soup Recipe with Pork Topping
- Common mistake and fix: Adding too much hot sauce can make the soup inedible. Start with a small amount and adjust to taste.
- Pro tip: For a milder soup, use less hot sauce and more vinegar. For a spicier soup, use more hot sauce and less vinegar.
- Pro tip: To make this soup ahead, cook the noodles and pork separately, then combine with the other ingredients when ready to serve. The noodles may absorb some liquid, so you might need to add a little more water.
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: The pork and noodles can be cooked ahead of time. Combine with the other ingredients when ready to serve.
Freezing Easy Hot and Sour Noodle Soup Recipe with Pork Topping
Freezing is not recommended for this dish.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) until warmed through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave until warmed through. Add a little water if the noodles have absorbed too much liquid.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, omit the pork and add more mushrooms or tofu.
- Best substitution: If you don't have bok choy, you can use cabbage or spinach.
- Make-ahead: The pork and noodles can be cooked ahead of time. Combine with the other ingredients when ready to serve.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too spicy, add more vinegar or a little sugar to balance the heat.
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Easy Hot and Sour Noodle Soup Recipe with Pork Topping
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Noodles
- Pork
- Mushrooms
- Bok Choy
- Green Onions
Seasonings
- Hot Sauce
- Vinegar
- Soy Sauce
- Garlic
- Ginger
Optional Toppings
- Sesame Seeds
- Crispy Pork Skin
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Step 2: In a large pot or wok, cook pork over medium-high heat until browned. Remove from pot and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same pot, add a little oil and sauté mushrooms, garlic, and ginger until fragrant. Add bok choy and cook until tender.
- Step 4: Stir in hot sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
- Step 5: Add cooked noodles and pork back to the pot. Stir well to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Step 6: Serve hot, topped with green onions, sesame seeds, and crispy pork skin (if using).
Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, omit the pork and add more mushrooms or tofu.
- Best substitution: If you don't have bok choy, you can use cabbage or spinach.
- Make-ahead: The pork and noodles can be cooked ahead of time. Combine with the other ingredients when ready to serve.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too spicy, add more vinegar or a little sugar to balance the heat.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freezing is not recommended for this dish.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) until warmed through.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave until warmed through. Add a little water if the noodles have absorbed too much liquid.
- Make ahead: The pork and noodles can be cooked ahead of time. Combine with the other ingredients when ready to serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 20g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1800mg
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sat. Fat: 5g
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
Yes, you can cook the noodles and pork ahead of time. Combine with the other ingredients when ready to serve.
You may have added too much hot sauce. Start with a small amount and adjust to taste.
Yes, you can use your favorite noodles. I recommend thin rice noodles or lo mein.
You can use cabbage or spinach as a substitute for bok choy.
Use less hot sauce and more vinegar for a milder soup.
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!
