Hot and Sour Soup - The Scramble

Ingredients

• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• 2 oz. shiitake or oyster mushrooms (stemmed if using shiitakes and thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup))
• 2 cloves garlic (minced, about 1 tsp.)
• 1 tsp. fresh ginger (peeled and finely chopped)
• 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 carrot (quartered and thinly sliced)
• 4 tsp. cornstarch
• 2 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce (use wheat/gluten-free if needed)
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 8 oz. extra-firm tofu (drained, wrapped in a clean towel to remove extra moisture, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 cups))
• 2 scallions (dark and light green parts, thinly sliced)