Louts Root and Fried Tofu Soup

Family soup.

• Ready In: 1 hr 35 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 gallons  chicken stock
• 1  tablespoon ginger powder
• 1  tablespoon onion powder
• 1⁄2 lb  pork shoulder, cut into large chunk
• 6  Chinese mushrooms, presoak
• 12  pieces fried tofu
• 1  lb fresh lotus root, cut into 1/4 inch rings
• 1  lb napa cabbage, sliced in half and lengthwise

Directions

1. In an 8 quart stockpot add chicken stock, ginger, onion, pork and mushrooms bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a low simmer and remove anything that floats. After 30 minutes remove the pork pieces onto a plate and set aside until needed.
2. Add in the tofu and lotus root and simmer for 60 minutes and return the soup back to a broil add in the cabbage and pork and turn off the heat. Ready to serve.