HOT and SOUR SOUP with TOFU

HOT and SOUR SOUP with TOFU

1 tbsp. vegetable oil;
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 green bell peppers, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
2 cups water
2 cups chicken broth
Tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1 tbsp. cornstarch
3 t5bsp. Water
1 tbsp. sesame oil
6-oz. frozen snow peas
1 (8-oz.) package firm tofu, cubed
1 (8-oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, draine3d


Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the red bell pepper and green onions and sauté 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, black pepper, cornstarch and 3-tbsp. 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.


Yield: 4 servings.