Soup
Tofu Spinach Soup
A clear, gently seasoned Cantonese soup with silky tofu strips, fresh spinach, shiitake, and crisp water chestnuts.

4 servingsVegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh tofu, cut into strips
- 12 oz fresh spinach, cut into 4-inch lengths
- 6 oz shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 oz water chestnuts, finely chopped
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
Directions
- Bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add shiitake and water chestnuts, cover, and cook 2 minutes.
- Add spinach, tofu, salt, sugar, white pepper, and sesame oil. Cover and cook 1 1/2 minutes more, then serve.