Vegan Canh Chua (Sour Soup)

Ingredients

• 6 cups Vegetable Broth
• 1 cup Pineapple
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 1 cup Bean Sprouts
• 1 cup Okra
• 2 tbsp Tamarind Paste
• 1 tbsp Sugar
• 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 small Shallots
• 1/4 cup Fresh Mint
• 1/4 cup Cilantro

Instructions

1. 1Heat vegetable broth in a large pot.
2. 2Add chopped pineapple, tomatoes, bean sprouts and okra to the broth.
3. 3In a small bowl, mix tamarind paste with warm water to create a tamarind juice.
4. 4Pour tamarind juice into the pot along with sugar and soy sauce.
5. 5Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. 6In a separate pan, sauté minced garlic and shallots until golden brown.
7. 7Add sautéed garlic and shallots to the soup.
8. 8Garnish with fresh mint and cilantro. Serve hot.

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