HOT AND SOUR SOUP WITH TOFU

Hot and Sour Soup with Tofu image

This soup is very similar to the kind you would find in your favorite Chinese restaurant. It consists of a rich, thick broth with some spices and mixed vegetables. It is absolutely delicious...enjoy!

Provided by Ann Satler

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
2 cups water
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon sesame oil
6 ounces frozen snow peas
1 (8 ounce) package firm tofu, cubed
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained

Steps:

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the red bell pepper and green onions and saute for 5 minutes. Then, add the 2 cups water, broth and soy sauce, reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 5 minutes.
In a separate medium bowl, combine the vinegar, red pepper flakes, ground black pepper, cornstarch, 3 tablespoons water and sesame oil. Add this to the soup and continue to simmer for 5 more minutes, or until soup becomes thick and bubbly.
Finally, mix in the tofu, snow peas and water chestnuts, and continue cooking 10 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 243.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g