Hot and Sour Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients

• • 1 package (20 g/3/4 oz) dried shiitake mushroom slices
  • 1 cup (250 ml) boiling water
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) cored and finely chopped jalapeño peppers
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 3 cups (750 ml) peeled and diced pumpkin
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) rice vinegar
  • 4 cups (1 litre) chicken broth
  • 3/4 lb (375 g) medium-firm tofu, cut into small cubes
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lime juice
  • Salt and pepper