Hot and Sour Pork Soup

Ingredients

• 1 ounce dried Chinese mushrooms
• 2 (13 1/4 ounce) cans chicken broth or 3 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups orange juice
• 3/4 lb boneless pork, cut into julienne strips
• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 lb tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/3 cup water

Directions

1. 1

   In small bowl pour enough boiling water over mushrooms to cover. Let stand up to 30 minutes; drain.

2. 2

   In large saucepot combine mushrooms, broth, orange juice, pork, carrots, water chestnuts, soy sauce and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes or until pork is cooked.

3. 3

   Add tofu, vinegar and Tabasco sauce.

4. 4

   Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add to soup.

5. 5

   Stir constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat and boil for one minute.