Chinese Hot and Sour Soup

Prepare the vegetables: Dice the tofu, slice the mushrooms thinly, and cut any other vegetables, such as bamboo shoots and wood ear mushrooms, into strips or cubes, as preferred.

Cook the oil and aromatics mixture: Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger and sauté for about 1 minute or until fragrant.

Add the vegetables: Add the tofu, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and wood ear mushrooms (if using) to the pot and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.