Hot And Sour Soup With Tofu And Asparagus (very easy)

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Hot And Sour Soup With Tofu And Asparagus

 

12 ounces fresh, firm tofu, rinsed and dried

6 medium asparagus stalks, trim off woody stems

4 cups broth

1 teaspoon sugar

3 tablespoons cider vinegar

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

3 dashes tabasco sauce

 

Cut the tofu in 1/2-inch squares. Peel the asparagus stems if they are tough or

gritty; cut asparagus in 1/8-inch slices, on a steep diagonal.

Put all the ingredients except the asparagus in a large saucepan; cover the pan

and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add the

asparagus and cook for 1 minute more.

Serve hot or refrigerate until needed and then reheat.

Yields 5 cups of soup.