Spicy Shallot, Sesame, and Shiitake Soup

• 3 oz. dried shiitake mushrooms
• 3 tsp. sesame oil, divided
• 4 large shallots, thinly sliced (1 1/4 cups)
• 2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 Tbs. hoisin sauce
• 2 tsp. sriracha chile sauce
• 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

1. Pour 4 cups boiling water over mushrooms in large bowl.
2. Soak 30 minutes, and drain.
3. Discard liquid, or reserve for another use.
4. Heat 1 tsp.
5. sesame oil in large stockpot over medium-high heat.
6. Add mushrooms and shallots, and saute 7 minutes, or until edges of mushrooms and shallots begin to brown.
7. Whisk together remaining 2 tsp.
8. sesame oil with soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sriracha in small bowl.
9. Pour over mushrooms and shallots, mixing completely.
10. Add broth, and bring to a boil.
11. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer 15 minutes.

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Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/spicy-shallot-sesame-and-shiitake-soup/ (may not work)