Yummy Hot and Sour Soup

Directions

Note: Wash hands with soap and water.
1. In a medium bowl, combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sesame oil and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Add pork and toss until combined; let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
2. In a large bowl of very hot water, add both dried mushrooms. Let sit for 20 minutes or until softened; drain, pat dry and cut into strips.
3. In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add leeks, ginger, garlic, dried chili peppers and bamboo shoots and cook for 2 minutes. Add pork, carrots, mushrooms and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining soy sauce and cornstarch, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste and water. Add to soup with tofu and cook for 6 minutes or until heated through. Serve garnished with parsley and hot sauce if desired.
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