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Chinese Shrimp and Tofu Soup

This is a typical Chinese seafood soup recipe involving ginger, shrimp, and tofu. It is easy to make and fast! Good for cold weather too!

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger, minced

  • 6 ounces raw small shrimp, shelled and deveined

  • 1 quart chicken stock

  • 8 ounces tofu, diced small

  • cup frozen peas, thawed

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

  1. 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. Remove and set aside. Add chicken stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Add tofu and peas; season with salt and black pepper. Return to a simmer.

  2. 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

99 Calories
5g Fat
5g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 99
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 896mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 10g 19%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 154mg 12%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 123mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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