Hot And Sour Shrimp Soup


Course : Shrimp
Serves: 6
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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 / Directions:


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


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