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

Method

  • In small bowl pour enough boiling water over mushrooms to cover. Let stand up to 30 minutes; drain.
  • 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.
  • Add tofu, vinegar and Tabasco sauce.
  • Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add to soup.
  • Stir constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat and boil for one minute.