Hot Sour Soup With Ginger

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There are a lot of hot & sour soups here on recipezaar but i couldn't find one quite like this. it is from a bon appetit tastes of the world" cookbook i will be making it soon and will add to the introduction"

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Steps

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Combine broth and mushrooms.

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Let stand until mushrooms soften apprx 20 minutes.

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Remove mushrooms from the broth and squeeze over the bowl with the broth.

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Discard mushroom stems: thinly slice caps.

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Combine vinegar & cornstarch , stir to blend ,.

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Heat oil in a large saucepan , add ginger , saute 30 seconds.

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Pour in the reserved broth.

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Bring to boil.

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Add tofu , noodles , soy sauce , red chili flakes , sugar & mushrooms.

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Simmer 5 minutes.

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Add cornstarch mixture , stir until slightly thickened apprx 1 minute.

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Ingredients

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low sodium chicken broth, dried shiitake mushrooms, rice vinegar, cornstarch, oriental sesame oil, fresh ginger, extra firm tofu, rice noodles, soy sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, sugar