Vegetarian Khao Tom (Jasmine Rice Soup)

2 cups water
1 cup cooked jasmine rice
1 TB oil
3 TB garlic, chopped
1/2 cup oyster mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1/4 cup tofu, diced small
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tsp. roasted chili powder
2 TB soy sauce or vegetarian fish sauce
Cilantro, for garnish

Fry garlic in oil until crispy & golden brown. Remove garlic from pan and fry tofu until golden brown. Reserve 1 TB fried garlic for garnish. Add tofu and the remaining fried garlic, along with rest of ingredients, to a soup pot and simmer lightly until vegetables are crisp-tender. Ladle into bowls and serve. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and fried garlic.