Easy Hot and Sour Noodle Soup Recipe with Pork Topping

Craving a comforting, flavor-packed soup? This Easy Hot and Sour Noodle Soup with Pork Topping is just the ticket. After making this countless times, I’ve perfected the balance of spicy and tangy flavors that’ll make your taste buds dance. The cozy, steaming bowl is perfect for chilly nights. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Chilled Mediterranean Tomato and Roasted Pepper Soup and Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan Bites in 25 Minutes.

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 wide rice noodles
• 1 lb ground pork
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp Sriracha (optional)
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• Optional: Crushed peanuts
• Optional: Bean sprouts
• Optional: Bok choy
• Optional: Sliced green onions
• Optional: Cilantro
• Optional: Lime wedges

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

1. Step 1: Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large pot, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, chili garlic sauce, cornstarch, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, Sriracha (if using), and white pepper. Bring to a boil.
3. Step 3: Add ground pork to the pot. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
4. Step 4: Stir in cooked noodles and green onions. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Step 5: Slowly pour in beaten eggs while stirring the soup gently. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
6. Step 6: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with cilantro and your choice of toppings.

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 for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: This soup can be made ahead and reheated when ready to serve.

Freezing Easy Hot and Sour Noodle Soup Recipe with Pork Topping

Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a smoother soup, blend half of the soup until smooth before adding the noodles.
• Best substitution: Substitute the ground pork with diced chicken breast for a different protein option.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the soup base without the noodles and refrigerate overnight. Add the noodles and reheat when ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the soup becomes too thick, thin it out with a bit more chicken broth.

Easy Hot and Sour Noodle Soup Recipe with Pork Topping

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

30 mins

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Total

45 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 8 oz wide rice noodles
• 1 lb ground pork
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Seasonings

• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp Sriracha (optional)
• 1/4 tsp white pepper

Optional Toppings

• Crushed peanuts
• Bean sprouts
• Bok choy
• Sliced green onions
• Cilantro
• Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large pot, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, chili garlic sauce, cornstarch, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, Sriracha (if using), and white pepper. Bring to a boil.
3. Step 3: Add ground pork to the pot. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
4. Step 4: Stir in cooked noodles and green onions. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Step 5: Slowly pour in beaten eggs while stirring the soup gently. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
6. Step 6: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with cilantro and your choice of toppings.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a smoother soup, blend half of the soup until smooth before adding the noodles.
• Best substitution: Substitute the ground pork with diced chicken breast for a different protein option.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the soup base without the noodles and refrigerate overnight. Add the noodles and reheat when ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the soup becomes too thick, thin it out with a bit more chicken broth.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
• Make ahead: This soup can be made ahead and reheated when ready to serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25g
• Fat: 15g
• Carbs: 50g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 2000mg
• Cholesterol: 100mg
• 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

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!