Cabbage and Tofu Dumpling Soup

• Dumplings
• firm tofu↗1⁄4 lb
• water↗4 tablespoons
• whole wheat flour↗1 cup
• black pepper↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• Soup
• medium head cabbage↗1⁄2
• corn oil↗1 tablespoon
• boiling water8 cups
• bay leaf↗1
• soy sauce↗1 tablespoon
• chopped scallion

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Dumplings: Blend tofu with water until smooth.

2. 2

   Sift dry ingredients. Stir in tofu mixture. Knead for 1 minute, form into 1/2-inch balls and set aside.

3. 3

   Soup: Mince core of cabbage and shred leaves finely. Heat oil in soup pot. Add cabbage and saute over medium heat until golden.

4. 4

   Add water and bay leaf; return to a boil.

5. 5

   Add dumplings, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. The dumplings should be floating on the top at this point. Remove bay leaf.

6. 6

   Dilute soy sauce in a bit of the broth, then add to the soup. Simmer for another 5 minutes. Serve garnished with scallions.