Asian Soup with Shrimp

Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields:  servings

Ingredients Notes: 
2 tablespoons olive oil 
1 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger root
1 clove garlic, mincedWashed, peeled and minced
6 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
1 cup mushroomsWashed, trimmed and sliced
¼ cup canned bamboo shootsDrained and rinsed
12 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons cup rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
3 cups frozen mixed stir fry vegetables 
8 oz. frozen, small peeled deveined shrimp
3 cups  fresh baby spinachWashed and trimmed
¼ cup green onionsWashed, trimmed and sliced

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1In a large soup kettle heat oil to medium high heat.  Add ginger and garlic and cook 3 minutes, until tender.  Combine 2 cups broth with cornstarch. 
2Pour cornstarch mixture into pot with mushrooms, bamboo, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and remaining broth. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened. Stir in frozen mixed vegetables and shrimp. Simmer until shrimp is opaque. About 10 minutes.  Stir in spinach until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Serve at once. Cook until internal temperature reaches 135°F.
3Serve hot topped with green onions. 
To make this recipe gluten free: Use GF broth and GF soy sauce. Always check all ingredients to be sure they are gluten free.
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Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates