CHINESE HOT AND SOUR SOUP

Vegetarian, Vegan if egg is omitted
Serves 6-8

INGREDIENTS: PROCEDURES:
Step 1:
 
  • 2 qts Vegetable Broth
  • 1 can Water Chestnuts
  • 1 can Bamboo Shoots
  • 1 can Baby Corn
  • 1 can Straw Mushrooms, whole
  • 1/2 brick Extra Firm Tofu
  • 2 Celery Stalks, finely chopped
  • 1 Scallion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Ginger, fresh ground
  • 1 cube Telma® Beef-flavored Boullion
Step 1:
 
  • Cut Tofu into 1/4" cubes.
  • Combine all ingredients in large soup pot and simmer until veggies are tender.
Step 2:
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 5 Tbsp Wine Vingar
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 3 Tbsp Corn Starch
  • 1 Egg, mixed thoroughly
  • 1/2 Tbsp Gravy Browning Liquid (Optional)
Step 2:
  • Continue to simmer.
  • Add Pepper, Vinegar, Lemon Juice**
  • Dissolve corn starch in cold water and add to soup, while stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • Add browing liquid.
  • Dribble in egg while stirring.
  • Turn off heat and serve.
**The proportion of vinegar, lemon juice and cayenne pepper should be adjusted to taste. It is advisable to use less cayenne and let your guests add more if desired.