Spicy Stir-Fry Soup

I have a clear soup recipe here with a good amount of vegetables and some spice. Best for the winter months. So before I am late and winter ends everywhere, I decided to post this recipe here.

INGREDIENTS:

3 whole red chillies broken into pieces
4 garlic cloves finely chopped
1 tsp Oil
1/2 cup spring onions finely chopped(white part only)
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
1/2 cup thinly sliced red/green capsicum
1-2 baby corns sliced
2 tsp lemon juice
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp sugar
4 cups hot water
1 tbsp thinly sliced spring onions(green part only) for garnish

HOW TO MAKE:

1) In a small bowl, soak red chilies in ½ cup of hot water for 20 minutes. Drain the water leaving behind 1 tablespoon.

2) In mixer, add red chili along with 1 tablespoon of water and garlic. Blend into smooth paste. Set aside.

3) In a deep nonstick pan, heat oil, add the chili-garlic paste and saute on medium flame for a few seconds.

4) Stir in chopped spring onion whites, cabbage and red bell pepper (capsicum). Saute for 1-2 minutes.

5) Add lemon juice, sugar and salt. Mix well.

6)  Pour 3½ cups of hot water, mix well and bring to a boil. Simmer for 3- 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

7) Serve hot garnished with spring onion greens.