Chinese Winter Soup

Description
Makes 6 cups

Ingredients

 * 4 cups vegetable stock
 * 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
 * 1 cup spinach, washed
 * 2 tbsp light soy sauce
 * 2 tbsp cider vinegar
 * ½ tsp pepper
 * 1½ tbsp sesame oil
 * ¼ tsp hot pepper oil
 * ½ lbs tofu, diced
 * 2 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in
 * 3 tbsp water
 * 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
 * 1 scallion, chopped

Directions

 * 1) Put the broth in a saucepan; add the mushrooms and spinach and simmer 3 – 4 minutes.
 * 2) Combine the soy sauce, vinegar, pepper, sesame oil and pepper oil in a small bowl; stir to blend, then add to the broth.
 * 3) Taste and adjust seasonings.
 * 4) Add the tofu and the cornstarch-water mixture, stirring constantly.
 * 5) Continue to cook until soup thickens.
 * 6) Sprinkle cilantro and scallion on top of soup for garnish.