Hot & Sour Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 c mushrooms, cut in thin strips (or 1 can)
• 1/2 c bamboo shoots, cut in thin strips (or 1 can)
• 1/4 lb. cooked pork or chicken, shredded
• 4 c chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 lb tofu, cut in thin strips (optional)
• 2 Tbsp vinegar
• 1/4 tsp hot sauce (e.g. Tabasco)
• 2 Tbsp cornstarch in 1/4 c water
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 to 4 green onions, chopped

Directions:

1. Boil the first six ingredients in a medium saucepan for 4 minutes and reduce to a simmer.
2. Add the next three ingredients.
3. Mix the cornstarch and water and slowly add to soup, stirring until the soup thickens, about 10 minutes.
4. Slowly pour in egg while stirring.
5. Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with green onions, and serve with rice.  Makes 4 servings.