Chinese Beef and Mushroom Soup

Amount

  Measure

  Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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64

  ounces

  low sodium beef broth

8

  ounces

  crimini mushrooms -- sliced

8

  ounces

  lean beef -- sliced thin

1

  whole

  shallot -- minced

1

  clove

  garlic -- minced fine

1

  teaspoon

  ginger root -- minced fine

5

  ounces

  bamboo shoots -- sliced

1

  cup

  frozen peas -- defrosted

  Sauce

1

  teaspoon

  Tiger Sauce or other chili sauce

1

  teaspoon

  sesame oil

1

  teaspoon

  five-spice powder

1

  tablespoon

  hoisin sauce

1

  tablespoon

  plum sauce

1

  tablespoon

  brown sugar -- packed

1

  tablespoon

  sherry

2

  tablespoons

  low sodium soy sauce

2

  tablespoons

  vegetable oil

Heat oil in wok or large saucepan to medium-high. Add mushrooms and cook for 1 minute.

Add beef and cook for an additional minute.

Add shallots and cook for one more minute.

Add garlic and ginger root and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.

Add sauce and mix well.

Add broth and mix well. Bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

Makes 8 servings.

Per Serving: 189 Calories; 8g Fat (39.2% calories from fat); 18g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 17mg Cholesterol; 275mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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