Tibetan vegetable soup

Ingredients

 * 2 tb ghee
 * 1 tb minced ginger
 * 1 tb minced garlic
 * ½ c onion, diced
 * ¼ c white flour
 * 4 c water
 * 2 c mixed vegetables, chopped
 * ½ c chopped tomatoes
 * 1 c tofu, drained & diced
 * ¼ c green onions, chopped
 * 1 tb tamari sauce
 * ¼ ts black pepper

Directions
Melt ghee & stir-fry ginger, garlic & onion for 1 minute.  Add flour & continue to stir fry for fro 3 to 5 minutes, till golden in colour.  Add water a little at a time, whisking constantly to keep it smooth.  Add vegetables, tomatoes, tofu, green onions & bring to a boil.  Add the remaining ingredients.  Simmer for 10 minutes.  Thin with extra water if too thick. Serve hot.