Tofu Recipe - Hot and Sour Tofu Soup

Tofu Recipe:
Hot and Sour Tofu Soup

Hot and Sour Tofu Soup

This tofu recipe is a vegetarian version of a Chinese favorite.

1 Tbs		sesame oil
1 medium		red bell pepper, cut in julienne slices
1 bunch		green onions, chopped
2 cups		vegetable broth
2 cups		water
2 Tbs		soy sauce, low-sodium
2 tsp		red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp		crushed red pepper flakes (add more if you like it hot)
2 Tbs		cornstarch
3 Tbs		water
1/2 lb		snow peas
1 lb		firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 8 oz can		sliced water chestnuts

1	Heat the sesame oil in a soup kettle and saute the green onions and red sweet peppers until tender.
2	Add water, vegetable broth, and soy sauce.
3	Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover lightly, and cook for 5 minutes
4	Blend cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water.
5	Add vinegar and pepper flakes to cornstarch mixture.
6	Stir cornstarch mixture into the hot sup until incorporated, and then add the tofu, snow peas, and water chestnuts.
7	Cover again and cook for about 5 minutes or until thick and bubbly.
8	Serve immediately.

Servings: 8

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Ready in: 30 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 serving

Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.