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Chinese Shrimp and Tofu Soup is for Soup.

Chinese Shrimp and Tofu Soup takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Chinese Shrimp and Tofu Soup takes 8 minutes to cook.

Chinese Shrimp and Tofu Soup makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Chinese Shrimp and Tofu Soup are:

1 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 cloves garllic, minced
1 piece fresh ginger root, minced or 1½ tsp powdered ginger
6 oz raw small shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 quart homeade or canned low sodium fat free chicken broth
8 oz tofu, diced small
1/3 cup chopped scallions
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp cornstarch

Here is how you make Chinese Shrimp and Tofu Soup:

Makes 6 servingsHeat the oil in a large saucepan or wok over high heat. Cook the garlic, scallions 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 season with black pepper if desired 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.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LADYPHOENIX61.

The nutritional information for Chinese Shrimp and Tofu Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 75.5

• Total Fat: 3.2 g
• Cholesterol: 43.1 mg
• Sodium: 165.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 1.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
• Protein: 9.7 g

Chinese Shrimp and Tofu Soup is Asian cuisine.