Oriental Spicy And Sour Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 red bell peppers, julienned
1 bunch green onions, sliced diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups vegetable stock
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 pound snow peas
1 pound firm tofu, cubed
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained

Preparation

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add peppers and onion; stir-fry about 5 minutes.
Add chicken broth, vegetable stock, and soy sauce. Bring to boiling. Lower heat; simmer for about 5 minutes.
Stir together vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, cornstarch, water, and sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth. Add to soup with fresh snow peas (if using); cook for about 5 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
Add tofu, frozen snow peas (if using), and water chestnuts. Gently heat through.