It’s cold and flu season. When I’m feeling under the weather I crave Hot and Sour soup. It’s not easy to find a vegetarian version at a Chinese takeout, so I have to make my own. Since I’m cooking it in the slow cooker I can go back to bed and get some rest so I can get better fast!

This is also a good soup to make when you just don’t feel like going out. Most of theingredientsI keep on hand in my pantry or freezer. I love Trader Joe’s frozen cubes of garlic, ginger, cilantro, and basil for...