Tofu, Seaweed, Spinach Soup

Here’s a recipe for a healthy light soup. It is quick and simple.

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces of soft tofu (cut into little cubes)
• baby spinach
• 1 ounce dried seaweed (wakame)
• 2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoon minced ginger
• salt and pepper, to taste
• (some sliced shiitake mushrooms would also be great)

Directions:

1. Soak the dried wakame seaweed in a large bowl of water for 20-30 minutes to rehydrate them.
2. In a pot, heat the broth. Add the sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
3. Add the spinach and seaweed, followed by the tofu.
4. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes or so.
5. Ready to serve. Add salt and pepper to taste.