The producers of Show Me the Curry show us how to make Indian-Chinese hot and sour soup. This flavorful and hearty recipe is completely vegetarian and can be made vegan, also.

South Asian Cuisine, just like the country and culture, is very old. There are a thousand ways to make a simple Mung Daal. Show Me the Curry's goal is to provide you with a well tried, tested, and liked version of different recipes. Never be scared to experiment and create your own version of anything you read here. Remember, the key ingredient to any kind of cooking is to have fun.

Ingredients:

Oil - 1 Tbsp

Garlic - 1 tsp, minced

Ginger - 1 tsp, minced

Frozen Peas & Carrots - 1/2 cup

Frozen Corn - 1/4 cup

Green Beans - 1/4 cup, cut at an angle

Celery - 1/4 cup, thinly sliced

Cauliflower - 1/2 cup, finely chopped

Cabbage - 1/2 cup, thinly sliced

Mushroom - 1 large, thinly sliced

Vegetable Broth/Stock - 4 cups

Egg Noodles - 1 cup

Soy Sauce - to taste

Red Chili Sauce - to taste

Black Pepper - to taste

Vinegar - 1 Tbsp, or to taste

Corn Starch - 1 Tbsp, mixed with a little cold water

Egg - 1, well beaten (optional)

Spring/Green Onions - 2, chopped at an angle

Method:

1. Heat Oil in a medium sized pot.

2. Add Ginger and Garlic and sauté for 30 seconds or so.

3. Add Corn, Green Beans, Peas & Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery and Cabbage - sauté for 1-2 minutes.

4. Add Vegetable Broth, Salt, Black Pepper and Egg Noodles.

5. Bring mixture to a boil and simmer until Egg Noodles are tender but not overcooked.

6. Add Mushrooms, 1/2 of the green onions, Chili Sauce, Soy Sauce and Vinegar - bring to a boil.

7. Mix 2-3 Tbsp water with the Corn Starch and add it to the soup - bring to a boil.

8. Slowly add in beaten Egg and keep stirring to form strands - cook for 1-2 minutes.

9. Garnish with Spring Onions and serve hot!

10. Serves 4.

Tips:

1. For Vegans, use wheat based noodles instead of egg noodles and omit the egg.

2. The same soup can be made into a non-vegetarian version. Use Chicken Broth and add cooked, shredded chicken with the mushrooms.

3. Corn Starch is a thickener. Use more or less depending on the consistency you prefer.