Chinese Thanksgiving Soup

Ingredients:

• 3 oz ginger sliced ½ inch thick
• 4 scallions
• 1 cup of Chinese rice wine
• 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar
• Bones from 1 cooked turkey
• 4 slices of Astragulus/Huang Qi which can be found in Asian grocery stores
• 2 cups of fresh wood ear mushrooms.  A dried variety can be found in any Asian store.  The fresh wood ear mushrooms are usually sold at the Bethesda Central Farmer’s Market.
• Enough spring or filtered water to submerge ingredients plus 3 inches

Instructions:

1. In a big pot, bring all ingredients to a boil
2. Skim off the foam and lower heat to a simmer
3. Place the lid on and simmer for 5 hours.
4. Discard scallions, ginger, bones, and Astragulus.
5. Enjoy the soup with fresh noodles or vegetables with turkey meat