Hot and sour soup with tofu (Soups)(Low calorie)(Low cholesterol)

 

Makes 8 servings

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 large sweet red peppers, cored, seeded and cut into ¾ x ¼-inch strips (about ¾ cup)
• 1 small bunch green onions cut diagonallyinto ¾-inch pieces (about 1½ cups)
• 2 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Pinch of pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon Oriental sesame oil
• ½ pound snow peas
• 1 pound firm tofu, drained and cut into ½-inch cubes
• 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnut, drained

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat ; add peppers and onion, stir-fry about 5 minutes.
2. Add chicken broth, vegetable broth and soy sauce ; bring to boiling, lower heat and simmer 5 minutes.
3. Stir together vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, cornstarch, water and sesame oil in small bowl until smooth ; add to soup with fresh snow peas and cook for about 5 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
4. Add tofu and water chestnut ; gently heat through.

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