Hot & Sour Celery Soup

Directions

In a large soup pot, heat 2 cups of broth.

Add celery, cover and steam for 3 to 4 minutes.

Uncover, and add remaining chicken broth, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger and red pepper.

Bring to boil.

Reduce heat and simmer 12 to 14 minutes.

Add tofu, sunchokes, jimaca and scallions and bring to a boil.

Combine cornstarch and water and mix to create a paste.

Whisk mixture into boiling soup and cook until thickened, and remove from heat.

Whisk in egg substitute and sesame oil if desired.