Hot and Sour Soup with Tofu

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 225 g water chestnuts, sliced, drained
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 0.12 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 medium spring onions, chopped
• 170 g snow peas
• 1 medium red pepper, chopped
• 2 cups water
• 225 g firm tofu, cubed
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

Directions

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