Hot and Sour Soup with Tofu

Description

Since this Hot and Sour Soup with Tofu is a good source of protein, it works as a main dish if you double the portion size. White pepper gives the soup mild heat; for more spice, stir in sambal oelek.

Ingredients

• 1 (1/2-ounce) package dried sliced shiitake mushroom caps
• 1 (14-ounce) package firm water-packed tofu, drained
• 1 3/4 cups water, divided
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup canned sliced bamboo shoots, drained and cut into julienne strips
• 1/2 cup thinly diagonally sliced green onion tops
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons less-sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

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• Yield
• 6 servings (serving size: about 1 1/4 cups)