Hot-and-sour vegetable soup

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4cupsVegetable broth
2tablespoonsSoy sauce
½teaspoonSalt/omit if broth is salty
¼teaspoonHing
½teaspoonWhite pepper
½cupCorn kernels
1cupChinese cabbage
½cupCelery, chopped
½poundsDiced tofu
2tablespoonsLemon juice
2tablespoonsCornstarch
¼cupWater

Directions

In 3 qt. saucepan combine veg. broth, soy sauce, and seasonings.

Bring to a boil and add vegs. Cover and simmer for 15 min. Add tofu and lemon juice, an cook uncovered for 5 min. longer. Mix cornstarch and ¼ c. water. Stir paste into soup, and continue to cook until soup becomes slightly thicker, abt. 3 min. Serve hot.