Hot And Sour Shrimp Soup

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Shrimp
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

6 cups chicken stock
2 small onions -- slivered
2 1/2 cups mushrooms -- sliced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon gingerroot -- minced
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1/2 pound medium shrimp -- peeled and deveined
1/4 pound tofu
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 large eggs -- lightly beaten
1/4 cup green onions -- chopped
 

Preparation:

1. In large saucepan bring stock, onions and mushrooms to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. 2. Add soy sauce, vinegar, worcestershire sauce, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, pepper and hot pepper flakes; simmer for 5 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, cut shrimp in half lengthwise. Cut tofu in thin strips. 4. Add shrimp and tofu to soup; simmer for 3 minutes. 5. Stir water with cornstarch until smooth; add to soup and cook over low heat, stirring often for about 5 minutes or until thickened. 6. Remove from heat; drizzle in eggs, whisking with fork to form streamers. 7. Sprinkle with green onions.

 

Nutritional Information:

175 calories; 18g protein; 6g fat; 12g carbs; good source or iron