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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! 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 :
  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. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.