Tofu soup with lemon grass

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients:

1 lb Tofu
2 c Straw mushrooms MMMMM------------------------A SEASONINGS-----------------------------
3 sl Galanga or dried/powdered -- equivalent
2 ea Cilantro roots chopped
3 ea Lemon grass stalks cut into -- 3" lengths
4 ea Kaffir lime leaves
2 1/2 tb Soy sauce MMMMM------------------------B SEASONINGS-----------------------------
5 ea Guinea peppers mashed
1 1/2 tb Chili sauce see recipe
2 tb Lime juice
1/2 ts Sugar optional MMMMM--------------------------GARNISH-------------------------------
2 ea Green onions chopped
2 tb Cilantro leaves

Instructions:

chopped Cut tofu into 1/2" cubes. Cut mushrooms in half. Put 6 c cold water in a large pot & bring to a rapid boil. Add the A SEASONINGS reduce heat to medium low & simmer for 15 minutes. Remove any solid pieces of galanga cilantro lemon grass or kaffir that there are. Add the tofu & mushrooms & simmer another 3 minutes. Mix in the B SEASONINGS & heat through. Place soup in a tureen & garnish. To make the soup less hot use milder chilies.