Chinese Shrimp and Tofu Soup

Chinese Shrimp and Tofu Soup
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, minced
  • 6 ounces raw small shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 1 quart chicken stock
  • 8 ounces tofu, diced small
  • 1/3 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch


  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan or wok over high heat. Cook the garlic and ginger until fragrant and lightly browned. Stir in the shrimp, and stir fry until cooked, then remove and set aside. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, add the tofu and peas, season with salt and pepper, then return to a simmer. Mix the cornstarch with a little water to form a thin paste. Stir the cornstarch into the soup and continue to simmer until clear and thickened, about 1 minute. Stir the shrimp back into the soup and serve.

03/29/2018
Chinese Shrimp and Tofu Soup, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

Comment on this content
rosemary and goat cheese crostini with walnuts and honey
rosemary and goat cheese crostini with walnuts and honey
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Place baguette..
4.1
7218
ginger beer
ginger beer
Finely shred ginger into a bowl. Zest lemons and add zest to..
3.9
5571
black bean avocado hazelnut mocha cake
black bean avocado hazelnut mocha cake
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-i..
4.4
4356
asparagus summer soup
asparagus summer soup
Cut asparagus stalks into 1-inch pieces; reserve tips in a b..
3.4
4173
caribbean sangria
caribbean sangria
Place orange slices, peach slices, lemon slices, and lime sl..
4.2
4280
smoked paprika chicken, kale, and bean stew
smoked paprika chicken, kale, and bean stew
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken ..
3.7
4324
japanese-mexican fusion quesadillas
japanese-mexican fusion quesadillas
Combine soy sauce, sugar, ginger, and garlic in a large bowl..
2.9
5289
vegan oven-fried zucchini sticks
vegan oven-fried zucchini sticks
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread olive ..
2.1
4816
flourless triple chocolate cookies
flourless triple chocolate cookies
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray 2 bakin..
3.4
4623
He Jia Tuan Yuan (Tofu Ball Soup for Lunar Chinese New Year)
He Jia Tuan Yuan (Tofu Ball Soup for Lunar Chinese New Year)
Place the tofu into a large bowl, and mash it into a paste w..
805
Shrimp and Tofu Soup
Shrimp and Tofu Soup
Heat oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add garlic and ..
765
Chinese Mabo Tofu
Chinese Mabo Tofu
Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl; set aside.Brown gr..
1203
Chinese Style Ground Pork and Tofu
Chinese Style Ground Pork and Tofu
Cook garlic in the olive oil over medium-high heat in a larg..
863
Chinese Steamed White Fish Fillet with Tofu (Cantonese Style)
Chinese Steamed White Fish Fillet with Tofu (Cantonese Style)
Bring about 1 1/2 inches of water to boil in a pot fitted wi..
978
Chinese Shrimp Wonton
Chinese Shrimp Wonton
Mash green onion and ginger in a bowl with water. Mix in por..
867
Chinese Take-Out Shrimp with Garlic
Chinese Take-Out Shrimp with Garlic
Heat oil in wok or large skillet until very hot. Cook and st..
1411