Hot and Sour Soup

• 2 Tbsp. canola oil
• 1 Tbsp. ginger, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 stalk lemongrass, outer layer discarded and finely chopped
• 1 Gusto™ Hot Pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 tsp. tamarind concentrate
• 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 4 Tbsp. Thai fish sauce
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 lb. Campari Tomatoes, chopped
• 8 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• ½ lb. cooked chicken or shrimp
• 2 Maestro™ Sweet Bell Peppers, sliced
• 2 spring onions, sliced
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions:

1. Heat canola oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, lemongrass and Gusto™ pepper. Sauté briefly and add brown sugar, tamarind, fish sauce, limejuice and Campari tomatoes. Sauté for 5 minutes and add stock. Simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Strain soup through a fine mesh sieve and return to heat. Add chicken or shrimp, Maestro™ peppers and spring onions. Simmer for 2 minutes.
3. Serve, garnished with fresh cilantro. 

A more substantial meal can be made by simply adding shrimp, chicken or tofu.