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asian seafood tofu soup

Seafood & Tofu Soup

This aromatic Asian-inspired soup combines tender mixed seafood with silky soft tofu in a fragrant ginger-infused broth. Ready in just 20 minutes, this one-pot wonder delivers restaurant-quality comfort food with the perfect balance of ocean sweetness and creamy textures that will warm your soul.
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Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Seafood, Soup, Tofu
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 285kcal

Equipment

Chef's Knife
Chopping Board
Large Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil peanut or vegetable
  • 1/2 lb 225 g mixed seafood (shrimp, scallops, squid)
  • 2 tsp minced ginger
  • 1 green onion sliced
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 1 lb 450 g soft tofu, cubed
  • 5 oz 150 g shimeji or preferred mushrooms
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté minced ginger and green onion until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add mixed seafood to the pot and cook for 2 minutes until the surface firms up.
  • Pour in chicken broth and add cubed tofu, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Add green peas and simmer for 5 minutes until tender.
  • Add mushrooms and simmer for 2-3 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
  • Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry, stir into the broth, and cook until thickened, about 1 minute.

Notes

Always adjust seasoning to taste before adding the cornstarch thickener as it's harder to distribute flavors evenly afterward
Vegetable or seafood broth can be substituted for chicken broth to keep the soup pescatarian
Frozen peas work perfectly and don't require thawing before adding to the soup
Handle soft tofu gently when cubing and adding to prevent breaking apart
Fresh shiitake, button, or oyster mushrooms make excellent substitutes for shimeji mushrooms
Soup can be made ahead but add cornstarch thickener only when reheating to serve
For extra heat, add a pinch of white pepper or a few drops of sesame oil before serving

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g