Hot and Sour Soup

This is very popular soup of Chinese cuisine. As the winter is about to descend on Bangalore, this soup in the evening is very comforting.

Time Required: 30 Minutes

Ingredients:
1/4 Cup String Beans, Stringed and Chopped finely
1/4 Cup Carrot, Peeled and Chopped finely
1/4 Cup Shelled Peas
1/2 Cup Shredded Cabbage
3 – 4 Button Mushrooms (Optional)
1 small Capsicum
5 Pods Garlic
1″ piece Ginger, Julienne
2tbsp Oil
1/4 Cup Chopped Spring Onions
1tbsp Cornflour
1 Cup Tomato Puree
1tsp Vinegar
1tsp Soya Sauce
1tsp Green Chili Sauce
1/4 tsp Crushed Pepper
Salt to taste

Method:
Heat Oil and add Ginger, Garlic and saute for a minute. Add Cabbage, Capsicum and saute. Add Mushrooms, Peas, Beans and Carrot and saute for a minute more. Add Tomato Puree and add 2 cups of water and continue to cook. Mix Cornflour in cold water and add to the soup.  Let it boil for 2 minutes.  Add Soya Sauce, Vinegar, Chili Sauce, Salt and Pepper.  Cook for another minute.

Serve hot garnished with Spring Onions.