SHRIMP AND TOFU SOUP

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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.

Provided by Wavedoll

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood     Shrimp Soup

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 129.2 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 2659.4 mg, Sugar 2 g

froggo
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


dlin dlin12
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I love the fact that this soup can be made in one pot. It makes cleanup a breeze.


Teri Lynn
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This soup is perfect for meal prep. I make a big batch on the weekend, and then I have lunch for the whole week.


chamling suren
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover shrimp and tofu.


Jacob Taylor
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I love how healthy this soup is. It's packed with vegetables and protein, and it's low in calories.


Md Jony
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This soup is so versatile. I've added different vegetables and spices to it, and it's always delicious.


rabin kc
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I made this soup for my family, and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Thusi Thusi
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Yaman Iqbal
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Musa Stephen
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Md Hanlftalokdar
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This soup is so flavorful, and the broth is amazing. I could drink it all day long.


Sheikh Zainab
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I love the combination of shrimp and tofu in this soup. It's a great way to get some protein and vegetables in one dish.


Rick Fansler
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This is my new favorite soup recipe. I've made it several times already, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mohi Uddin
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I made this soup for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got lots of compliments.


pania ahangari
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it really hits the spot.


Ernesto Rivera
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I'm not usually a fan of tofu, but I really enjoyed it in this soup. It was soft and flavorful, and it absorbed the broth really well.


Reginald Deska
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I love how easy this soup is to make. I was able to get it on the table in under 30 minutes. And it's so healthy, too!


Kristina Arnold
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This soup is incredible! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the shrimp and tofu are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.