Ingredients

  • 1 (12 oz.) can whole mushrooms
  • 3 tsp. peanut oil
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 (6 1/2 oz.) can bamboo shoots
  • 4 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 3 Tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 4 tsp. soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 6 c. water

Method

  • In a 5-quart pot, heat oil.
  • Add chicken and saute until meat is not pink.
  • Add water, mushrooms, cabbage, bamboo shoots and bouillon cubes.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 1/2 hour. In small bowl, dissolve cornstarch and stir with fork until smooth.
  • Stir into soup.
  • Add vinegar, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Stir soup until slightly thickened and enjoy.
  • Unused soup can be frozen for a quick meal anytime.