Chinese Noodle and Mushroom Soup

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 cups fresh chow mein noodles
2 tablespoons Sherry or rice wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup chopped scallions

In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook mushrooms and garlic for 2 minutes.

Add stock and 2 cups water; bring to boil. Add noodles, sherry, lemon juice or rice vinegar, sesame oil and hot pepper sauce; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 3 minutes.

Stir in scallions.

Makes 4 servings.