Soups Recipes - Hot And Sour Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp sesame oil

• 2 medium onions, finely chopped

• 2 tbsp flour

• 5 cups chicken stock

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• salt and pepper to taste

• 1 1/4cups/275g bean sprouts

• 2 dried mushrooms, soaked in cold water for 30 minutes, drained and chopped

• 125g/4 oz canned water chestnuts, drained and chopped

• 125g/4 oz crabmeat, diced

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Method:

1. Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan. When it is hot, add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are soft. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the flour to make a smooth paste.

2. Gradually add the stock, then stir in the lemon juice, soy sauce, salt, pepper, bean sprouts, mushrooms, water chestnuts and crabmeat. Return the pan to moderate heat and bring to the boil, stirring constantly. Cover then simmer for 1 hour. Transfer to a warmed tureen and serve.