This is a typical Chinese seafood soup recipe involving ginger, shrimp, and tofu. It is easy to make and fast! It's good for cold weather too!
Ingredients :
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (½-inch) piece fresh ginger, minced
6 ounces raw small shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 quart chicken stock
8 ounces tofu, diced small
⅓ cup frozen peas, thawed
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Directions :
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.
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.
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.