Thai Basil Tofu & Miso Soup

This is kind of a cool combo meal and would be good with rice or a noodle dish. The tofu can be very spicy, depending on the pepper variety you have available.

Ingredients
Tofu - 1 pound, cubed
Miso - 1/3 cup
Veggie broth (8 to 12 cups) or broth powder (8 to 12 cups water and 5 tbs broth powder)
Hot pepper, any variety - seeded and diced
Lime juice - juice of one lime
Soy sauce or Tamari - 2 tbs
Thai Basil (or regular fresh basil) - 1/3 to 1/2 cup chopped
Sesame oil
Sugar - 1 tbs
Garlic - 3 cloves, crushed
Black pepper - 1 tsp

What Next?
Bring veggie broth to boil and add tofu, black pepper, and half the garlic. Simmer for 1/2 hour. Mix the hot pepper, lime juice, soy sauce, basil, and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.

When the tofu is done, use a slotted spoon to retrieve the cubes from the broth and place them in a bowl. Add the miso to the broth and stir to break up the miso. Continue simmering until ready to serve.

Heat oil in a hot pan and add the rest of the garlic. Cook for 1 minute and then add the tofu. Cook and stir frequently for 3 to 4 minutes. Then add the hot pepper-basil mixture to the pan. Stir constantly for a few minutes and serve hot.

Accompany with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and more soy sauce.