Hot and Sour Tofu Soup Recipe

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a soup kettle and saute the green onions and bell peppers together until tender.
2. Add water, vegetable stock, and soy sauce.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover lightly, and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Blend cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water.
5. In a bowl, blend the vinegar, pepper flakes, cornstarch blend, and sesame oil.
6. Stir into the hot soup until incorporated, and then add the tofu, snow peas, and water chestnuts.
7. Again cover, and cook for about 5 minutes or until thick and bubbly.
8. Turn off the heat.
9. Adjust salt and pepper to taste, serve immediately.