HOT AND SOUR SOUP

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Yummy! This soup seems delicate, but the flavors are quite rich and robust. We simply loved it!

Provided by Fran Say

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 can(s) chicken broth
3 slice thin fresh gingerroot
1/4 lb pork, finely julienned
2 Tbsp dark soy sauce
1/4 c rice wine vinegar
1/2 tsp dark sesame oil
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp white pepper, or to taste
1/2 c julienned bamboo shoots, drained
1/2 c sliced water chestnuts
1/2 c firm tofu, julienned
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 scallion, finely sliced, for topping

Steps:

1. Bring chicken broth, gingerroot and pork to a boil, gently boil 2-3 minutes. Remove the ginger pieces and discard. Turn down the heat.
2. Add soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper. Add the bamboo shoots, water chestnuts and the tofu.
3. Bring the soup to a boil. Drizzle beaten egg over the surface of the soup. Remove from heat serve with sliced scallion.
4. For a vegetarian alternative, omit the pork. The rice wine vinegar is available at Asian markets. It gives the soup its "sour" flavor. Shaoxing is a common brand.

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