1) Heat Onion, Garlic, Ginger in 1 cup of stock (blanch without colouring. About 3 mins)
2) Stir in Soy and remaining stock (bring to a simmer)
3) Stir in.... well everything else
4) Simmer for 10-20 minutes till everything is cooked (Al Dente)
The more you reduce the liquid the more 'stew' like it becomes.
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VEGAN Chinese (ish) Vegetable Soup recipe