Hot & Sour Soup with Ramen

Method:
1. Cook ramen according to packet instructions and divide the cooked ramen into four bowls.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan. Add garlic and cook until it turns light brown, just for the taste.
3. Add 1 1/2 or 2 litres water to the pan and bring to the boil.
4. When water boils, add chicken pieces and let boil for 2 minutes.
5. Add tamarind paste and chilli and stir well. Cook for about 2 minutes.
6. Add celery and baby corn and mushrooms and cook for a further 2 minutes.
7. Lastly, add tomatoes and tofu and cook until tomatoes are soft and all the vegetables are soft and tender.
8. Finally, add chopped basil, stir well and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
9. Ladle soup into bowls of ramen, dividing the vegetables evenly.
10. Serve hot with bean sprouts scattered on top. Serves 4.