Chinese Shrimp and Tofu Soup

This Chinese shrimp and tofu soup recipe is a typical, easy Chinese seafood soup that combines ginger, garlic, shrimp, tofu, and peas to warm you up.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 99 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, minced
• 6 ounces raw small shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 8 ounces tofu, diced small
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.33333334326744 cup frozen peas, thawed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix cornstarch with a little water to form a thin paste; stir into soup and continue to simmer until clear and thickened, about 1 minute. Return shrimp to soup; stir and serve.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large saucepan or wok over high heat. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant and lightly browned. Add shrimp; stir-fry until cooked. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.

Step 3

Add chicken stock to the saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Add tofu and peas; season with salt and black pepper. Return to a simmer.