Chinese Hot And Sour Soup

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This is posted for a request. It's from a favourite cookbook, asian soups. I love hot and sour soup, and this is a pretty good recipe. Prep time includes soaking times for mushrooms and noodles.

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Steps

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Heat stock in large saucepan over medium heat.

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Place noodles in a bowl , add boiling water to cover and soak until soft-about 3-5 minutes drain and add to the stock.

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Place mushrooms in a bowl , add boiling water to cover and soak for 5 minutes.

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Drain , slice thinly and add to the stock.

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Add diced chicken , bamboo shoots and ginger and stir to combine.

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Cook until chicken is tender , 3-4 minutes.

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Stir in remaining ingredients and cook for 1-2 minutes more.

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Taste and adjust seasonings by adding a little more vinegar or chili as desired.

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Serve immediately , ladled into bowls.

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Ingredients

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chicken stock, vermicelli, dried shiitake mushrooms, chicken, bamboo shoot, fresh ginger, ketchup, sherry wine vinegar, white pepper, scallions, red chile