Hot and sour mushroom soup

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INGREDIENTS

1 tsp olive oil

1 brown onion, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

6 cups vegetable stock

500g / 16oz mushrooms, finely sliced

250g / 8 oz medium firm tofu, sliced into small cubes

250g / 8 oz cherry tomatoes

1 lemon, juiced

1-3 tsp ground chilli*

½ - 1½ tsp salt*

chilli flakes

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat oil in a large sauce or stock pan and saute the onion and garlic for 5 minutes.

Add the stock and bring the stock to a boil.

When the stock boils, add the mushrooms and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Add the tofu and simmer for 8 minutes.

Add the tomatoes and gradually add the spices and lemon juice ensuring you taste the soup every time you add more salt and chilli. Simmer for another 5 minutes.

Divide over individual bowls and add chilli flakes to individual taste.

bon appetit