Chinese Twin Mushroom Soup Recipe

Name: Chinese Twin Mushroom Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ounce dried black mushroom; warm water; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups button mushrooms, sliced; 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth (try fat free or reduced sodium); 2 ounces cooked ham, cut into thin slivers (or use cooked pork or chicken); ½ cup green onion, thinly sliced on the diagonal (scallions); 1 tablespoon soy sauce (try reduced sodium); 1 tablespoon dry sherry (try substituting dry white wine or beer); 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Servings: persons

1 ounce dried black mushroom
warm water
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups button mushrooms, sliced
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth (try fat free or reduced sodium)
2 ounces cooked ham, cut into thin slivers (or use cooked pork or chicken)
½ cup green onion, thinly sliced on the diagonal (scallions)
1 tablespoon soy sauce (try reduced sodium)
1 tablespoon dry sherry (try substituting dry white wine or beer)
1 tablespoon cornstarch

1
Place dried mushrooms in a small bowl and cover with warm water to reconstitute for about 20 minutes.
2
Drain, remove stems and discard, and slice caps thinly.
3
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
4
Add chopped onion and garlic, cook about 1 minute.
5
Add mushrooms and cook about 4 minutes.
6
Next add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
8
Stir in ham (or other meat substitution) and green onions and heat through.
9
In a small bowl combine soy sauce and sherry into cornstarch until smooth.
10
Add to soup and cook about 2 minutes until soup is thickened, stirring occasionally.
11
Serve.

268

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ounce dried black mushroom, warm water, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 large onion, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chinese Twin Mushroom Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chinese Twin Mushroom Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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