Shrimp and Tofu Soup

Simple, delicious, hearty, quick, and easy -- this Asian-inspired soup recipe is full of tofu and shrimp, flavored with ginger and garlic plus chicken stock.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 283 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 quart chicken stock
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon water, or more as needed
• 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, minced
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (Optional)
• 6 ounces small shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 (8 ounce) container tofu, diced
• ⅓ cup chopped asparagus

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant and lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Stir in shrimp. Saute until opaque, about 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a bowl.

Step 2

Pour chicken stock into the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; add tofu, asparagus, salt and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat to a simmer. Stir cornstarch into a bowl with enough water to form a thin paste. Stir into the soup and continue to simmer until clear and thickened, about 1 minute more. Stir shrimp back into soup and serve.