Thai Clear Soup With Sweet And Sour Chile

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This is out of a cookbook called chiles"...now that's simple...hubby and i love hot and spicy foods so this is right up our alley...enjoy! Preparation time includes soaking the chinese mushrooms..."

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Steps

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If using the chinese mushrooms , place them in a small bowl , cover with boiling water and soak for 30 minutes.

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Place the broth , garlic , ginger , rice vinegar , and brown sugar in a pan and heat , stirring constantly , until gently simmering.

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Add the chicken , scallions , lemongrass , red chile , and chinese mushrooms , if using , and continue to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

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Taste and adjust the seasoning , remove the lemongrass , then serve the soup , garnished with fresh cilantro leaves.

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Ingredients

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dried chinese mushrooms, chicken broth, garlic cloves, ginger, rice vinegar, soft brown sugar, chicken breast, scallions, lemongrass, red thai chile, salt & freshly ground black pepper, fresh cilantro leaves