Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. groundnut or sunflower oil
• 200 gms. smoked or marinated tofu, cubed
• 3 spring onions, sliced diagonally
• 2 garlic cloves, cut in thin strips
• 1 carrot, thinly sliced in rounds
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 2 tbsp. soya sauce
• 1 tbsp. dry sherry
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 115 gms. lettuce, shredded
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

How to Make Chinese Tofu and Lettuce Soup

• Heat the oil in a preheated wok, then fry the tofu cubes until browned.
• Drain and set aside on kitchen paper.
• Add the onions, garlic and carrot to the wok and stir fry for 2 minutes.
• Pour in the stock and soya sauce, dry sherry, sugar and lettuce.
• Heat through gently for 1 minute, season to taste and serve hot.