Tofu Soup Recipe

Soups

1. 1

   Prep ingredients

   Drain and pat dry the tofu, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Peel and devein the shrimp if needed; mince the garlic and ginger; finely chop the onion; set aside.

2. 2

   Sauté aromatics

   Heat the neutral oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

3. 3

   Brown ground chicken

   Add ground chicken to the pot. Break it up with a spoon and cook until no longer pink and lightly browned, about 5-6 minutes.

4. 4

   Create broth base

   Pour in the chicken broth and water. Stir in soy sauce and oyster sauce. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

5. 5

   Add tofu

   Gently add the cubed tofu to the simmering broth. Let it warm through for about 5 minutes without breaking the cubes.

6. 6

   Cook shrimp

   Add the shrimp to the pot and simmer until they are pink and just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Do not overcook.

7. 7

   Thicken soup

   In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with the 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the soup and simmer for 1-2 minutes to thicken slightly.

8. 8

   Season

   Stir in the sesame oil. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.

9. 9

   Finish and serve

   Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve hot.