4 cups water
1 lb firm chinese tofu, cubed
(marinated in 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup soy, garlic powder)
4 potatoes, cubed (1 inch)
2-3 large carrots sliced
1 turnip, cubed
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 large or 4 small vegetable bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon oil
1 bay leaf
salt, pepper
Bring water to boil and add bouillon. Add vegetables, bay leaf, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 30 minutes or until veggies are tender. In the meantime, brown tofu in oil. Add to stew. If you want a thicker stew, mix 2 Tbsp flour and 4 Tbsp water until smooth. Add to stew and bring to a boil.