Comforting and sinus cleansing soup.  Easy peasy to prepare in the Instant Pot.  

Instant Pot Vegan Hot and Sour Soup

4 cups vegetable stock 

3 tbsps soy sauce

1/2 tbsp garlic chili paste

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 cup white vinegar

2 tbsp cornstarch

1 cup mushrooms, fresh or from a can,  sliced

2/3 cup canned bamboo shoots

8 oz tofu, cut into 1/4 inch cubes

1/2 cup water chestnuts, diced (optional)

2 green onion stalks, sliced (including tops)

1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil (optional)

1.  Place the first six ingredients in the Instant Pot and mix them with a whisk or fork.  Add the mushrooms, bamboo shoots, tofu and water chestnuts if using.

2. Cook at high pressure for 2 minutes. Allow it to naturally release its pressure or you can quick release.

3. Serve hot in individual bowls.  Add the green onions and sesame oil if using, on top of the hot soup. 

Enjoy!