Simply Hot & Sour Soup

This soup is simply good and simply easy! I found this at MakeVeganMeals.com, tried it and loved it! If you like Hot & Sour soup, you know how complex the recipes can be. This one is so simple--yet flavorful and delicious! The original recipe calls for low sodium soy sauce and white wine vinegar. I'm posting the recipe with rice vinegar because I like the flavor and additional sweetness it brings, ditto on the regular soy sauce. And this soup gets better the 2d day! I took it for lunch one day and it was so aromatic and comforting when I opened the thermos. I hope you enjoy this simple soup!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 1-2
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 4  cups water
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon white pepper, careful not to add too as much the flavor is distinct
• 1⁄2 cup corn, frozen or canned
• 1⁄2 cup peas, frozen or canned
• 1⁄2 cup extra firm tofu, chopped into squares
• 1⁄2 cup mushroom, thinly sliced
• 1⁄4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1  tablespoon tomato sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. Add all ingredients to the pot and bring to a boil.
2. Lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
3. Let the soup cool slightly, then serve!