Ingredients

  • 8 c. chicken broth
  • 1/4 lb. cooked, lean pork, shredded
  • 2 thin slices ginger root
  • 3 black mushrooms, soaked and shredded
  • 1 oz. golden needles, soaked and halved
  • 1/4 lb. tofu, cut into 1/4 x 1/4 x 2 inch strips
  • 1/4 c. shredded bamboo shoots
  • 2 Tbsp. wood ears or cloud ears, sliced
  • 1/4 c. rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. sesame oil
  • 3/4 tsp. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. thick soy sauce
  • 1/4 c. cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp. water
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • shredded green onion, for garnish

Method

  • Heat the broth to a boil.
  • Add pork, ginger root, and black mushrooms.
  • Cook for about 3 minutes.
  • Remove ginger root.
  • Add remaining ingredients except cornstarch, water, eggs, and green onions.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.
  • Combine cornstarch with the water and stir until blended.
  • Add to soup mixture and cook until thickened and clear.
  • Remove from heat and slowly stir in beaten eggs.
  • Garnish with green onions.