Best Chinese Tomato Soup With Shrimp Recipes

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CHINESE SHRIMP AND TOFU SOUP



Chinese Shrimp and Tofu Soup image

This is a typical Chinese soup involving ginger, shrimp, and tofu. It is easy to make and fast! Good for cold weather too!

Provided by erni

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood     Shrimp Soup

Time 38m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, minced
6 ounces raw small shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 quart chicken stock
8 ounces tofu, diced small
⅓ cup frozen peas, thawed
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan or wok over high heat. Cook the garlic 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 and peas, season with salt and pepper, 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 895.7 mg, Sugar 1 g

CHINESE TOMATO SOUP WITH SHRIMP



Chinese Tomato Soup with Shrimp image

This piquant tomato soup is so easy to make, is a very pretty appetizer soup for a party with the shrimp added.

Provided by Taylor in Belgium

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon chili oil (I use olive oil with 1/4 tsp chili powder)
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic (used less than 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup (I also added 1/2 can tomato bits for texture or use a soup with tomato bits in it)
1/4 lb cooked and peeled shrimp
1/4 cup water chestnut, drained
1 green onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup frozen peas
salt, if needed
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onions and saute until onions are clear.
  • Stir in the garlic (powder) and mix well.
  • If using garlic, cook until garlic starts to brown.
  • Pour the soup plus 1 can water over the onions.
  • Add the shrimp, water chestnuts, green onions and pepper.
  • Heat throroughly then add the frozen peas and heat through.
  • Season to taste with the salt if needed.
  • Ladle into soup bowl and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.7, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 43.2, Sodium 446.5, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 8.4, Protein 8

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