[recipe*] Chinese Tofu & Lettuce Soup

[Guest guest]

This is a very quick but flavorful soup to make

any day you are pressed for time, but want something

homemade.

Right now I have a bit of a summer cold ~ or maybe it

is allergies ~ but I am making this soup with some added

red pepper flakes to help clear by head.

Hope everyone is doing well.

 

Chinese Tofu & Lettuce Soup

 

2 Tbs. peanut or sunflower oil

7 oz. smoked or marinated tofu, cubed

3 scallions, sliced diagonally

4 garlic cloves, cut into thin strips

1 carrot, thinly sliced into rounds

5 cups vegetable stock

2 Tbs. soy sauce

1 Tbs. dry sherry

1 tsp. sugar

1/2 cup shredded romaine lettuce

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

 

Heat the oil in the wok, then stir-fry the tofu cubes until

browned. Drain and set aside on paper towels.

In the same oil, stir-fry the onions, garlic, and carrot for

2 minutes. Pour in the stock, soy sauce, sherry, and sugar.

Bring to a boil and cook for one minute or so. Stir in the

lettuce until it just wilts. Add the tofu, season to taste and

serve soup immediately.

Yield: 4 servings

 

~ PT ~