Hot and Sour Szechuan Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 ounces lean pork chop, cut in thin 1-inch strips
• 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, divided
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 8 ounces firm or extra-firm tofu, drained and diced
• 8 ounces thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 1 8-ounce can sliced bamboo shoots, drained
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 large egg, well beaten
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 green onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons shredded fresh ginger root (optional)