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Hot and Sour Soup

Ingredients

For the soup base:

  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup winn Chilli vinegar sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

For the soup:

  • 1/2 cup bamboo shoots, julienned
  • 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 cup tofu, cut into small cubes
  • 1/4 cup dried mushrooms, rehydrated and sliced
  • 1/4 cup carrots, julienned
  • 1/2 cup cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Instructions

Prepare the Soup Base:

  1. In a large pot, combine the vegetable broth, winn Chilli vinegar sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Bring to a boil.

Add the Vegetables and Tofu:

  1. Add the bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, tofu, mushrooms, carrots, and cabbage to the pot. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Thicken the Soup:

  1. Stir the cornstarch mixed with water into the soup and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the soup has thickened slightly.

Add the Final Touches:

  1. Stir in the sesame oil and onions.

Serve:

  1. Serve hot, garnished with additional spring onions if desired.