Best Tofu Soup Recipe

• 10 1/2 ounce extra-hard tofu
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1/2 c. minced onion
• 6 x cloves garlic, chopped, up to 8
• 2 med jalapeno peppers seeded and chopped
• 29 ounce canned vegetable broth
• 3 1/2 c. water
• 1/4 c. soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 1 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
• 1/2 Tbsp. Szechuan warm and spicy sauce
• 1 tsp lemon-pepper
• 1/2 tsp anise seed
• 1/2 tsp grnd ginger
• 2 x white button mushrooms, diced
• 1 x ripe plum tomato, peeled and minced

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