Easy Hot and Sour Noodle Soup Recipe with Pork Topping

Easy Hot and Sour Noodle Soup with Pork Topping is your new weeknight dinner hero. After making this recipe dozens of times, I’ve perfected the balance of flavors. The trick I discovered is using chicken broth and a touch of sugar to balance the acidity. The result is a cozy, comforting bowl that’s better than takeout. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Lemon Butter Salmon and Easy Pecan Apple Crisp Coffee Cake.

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 fish sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 can bamboo shoots
• 1 can straw mushrooms
• 4 green onions
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp white pepper
• Salt to taste
• Optional: Soft-boiled egg
• Optional: Crushed peanuts
• Optional: Cilantro
• Optional: Sriracha or chili oil

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

1. Step 1: Soak rice noodles in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large pot, cook ground pork over medium heat until browned. Drain fat.
3. Step 3: Add chicken broth, fish sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, and ginger to the pot. Bring to a boil.
4. Step 4: Add drained bamboo shoots, straw mushrooms, and drained noodles. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Step 5: Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and white pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
6. Step 6: Ladle soup into bowls and top with sliced green onions, optional toppings, and serve immediately.

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: Make the broth and toppings ahead of time. Cook noodles and assemble just before serving.

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 quicker version, use store-bought broth and skip the aromatics.
• Best substitution: Substitute the pork with firm tofu for a plant-based version.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the toppings and broth ahead of time. Cook noodles and assemble just before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe is easily doubled or halved.
• Troubleshooting: If the soup is too sour, add more sugar or a splash of chicken broth. If it's too salty, add more water.

Easy Hot and Sour Noodle Soup Recipe with Pork Topping

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

25 mins

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Total

40 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 fish sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 can bamboo shoots
• 1 can straw mushrooms
• 4 green onions
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp ginger

Seasonings

• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp white pepper
• Salt to taste

Optional Toppings

• Soft-boiled egg
• Crushed peanuts
• Cilantro
• Sriracha or chili oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Soak rice noodles in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large pot, cook ground pork over medium heat until browned. Drain fat.
3. Step 3: Add chicken broth, fish sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, and ginger to the pot. Bring to a boil.
4. Step 4: Add drained bamboo shoots, straw mushrooms, and drained noodles. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Step 5: Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and white pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
6. Step 6: Ladle soup into bowls and top with sliced green onions, optional toppings, and serve immediately.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a quicker version, use store-bought broth and skip the aromatics.
• Best substitution: Substitute the pork with firm tofu for a plant-based version.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the toppings and broth ahead of time. Cook noodles and assemble just before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe is easily doubled or halved.
• Troubleshooting: If the soup is too sour, add more sugar or a splash of chicken broth. If it's too salty, add more water.

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: Make the broth and toppings ahead of time. Cook noodles and assemble just before serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25g
• Fat: 15g
• Carbs: 55g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 6g
• Sodium: 2200mg
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• 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!