Tofu & Cabbage Soup

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I personally love Chinese style soups. They are easy to make and very appetising. Here is an example. A soup I have loved since I was a child. A soup I crave for wherever I move to.

All you will need are: Chinese cabbage leaves (no stems), Tofu, spring onion, salt, Sichuan pepper corns and sesame oil for flavouring.

HOW TO PREPARE:
* Measure water with the soup serving bowls to adjust portions, and bring to the boil;
* Add 2-3 Sichuan pepper corns per portion;
* Add Tofu (or some seafood if you prefer) and a sprinkle of chopped spring onion, bring back to the boil;
* Add cabbage leaves, chopped or torn to reasonable sizes; bring to the boil again;
* Season with salt and a drizzle of sesame oil;
* Serve

We get used to avoiding the pepper corns while eating. But it's better if you count the number of pieces and take them out. Another way is to pack the pepper corns in a tea bag or tea drainer. This way, it's very easy to exclude them from the dish while serving.

A nice, warm, quick, easy, and refreshing appetiser or side soup.