Spinach & Leek Soup

Ingredients

22 ml peanut oil
2 garlic
2 slices leeks
1 slice carrot
38 gr spinach
120 ml water chestnuts
1,400 ml vegetable stock
2 tamari
16 ml rice vinegar

Instructions

Salt & pepper Strips of 5-spice tofu Heat a wok or heavy soup pot on high heat for 30 seconds. Add the oil & swirl to coat. Add garlic, leeks, carrots & lower to a simmer & cook, covered for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. Uncover wok, increase heat to high & add spinach & water chestnuts. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Lower heat to medium. Add warmed stock, tamari & rice vinegar. Season to taste. Heat through but do not boil. Serve immediately, garnished with tofu strips. "Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant Cookbook"