Winter Therapy Soup

"We make a living by what we get,
but we make a life by what we give."






Recipe courtesy of
Janice Perez
  • 4 cups chicken/vegetable broth
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms, wiped clean
  • 1 cup young small spinach leaves, rinsed
  • 2 tbsp. light or mild soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp. cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. frshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp. dark sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp. chile oil or hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 pound tof, cut into small cubes
  • 2 tbsp. cornstarch dissolved in 3 tbsp. water
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tbsp. finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped


In saucepan heat broth, mushrooms and spinach. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes. Combine soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and sesame oil in small bowl. Stir to blend. Add to broth. Adjust seasonings to taste. Add tofu, cornstarch and egg, stirring constantly until bits of ribbons form. Sprinkle some of cilantro and green onion on each serving. Serve hot.

Serves 6 people



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