Step 1: If using the Chinese mushrooms, place them in a small bowl, cover with boiling water and soak for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Place the broth, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and brown sugar in a pan and heat, stirring constantly, until gently simmering.
Step 3: Add the chicken, scallions, lemongrass, red chile, and Chinese mushrooms, if using, and continue to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Step 4: Taste and adjust the seasoning, remove the lemongrass, then serve the soup, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves.
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