Oriental Pork Soup

I love this soup. It is my "Chicken soup" when I am not feeling well.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb  chow mein  meat (can use ground pork, chicken or turkey)
• 2  medium carrots, cut julienne
• 4  medium green onions, cut in 1-inch pieces
• 1  garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup soy sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  finely chopped gingerroot
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (49 1/2ounce) can  redy to serve chicken broth
• 1  cup  sliced mushrooms
• 1  cup bean sprouts

Directions

1. Cook chow mein meat in 10 inch skillet over medium heat 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown, drain.
2. Mix meat and remaining ingredients except mushrooms and bean sprouts in a 3 1/2 to 6 quart slow cooker.
3. Cover and cook on low heat 7-9 hours ( or high heat 3-4 hours).
4. Stir in mushrooms and bean sprouts.
5. Cover and cook on low hear about 1 hour or until mushrooms are tender.