tofu & spinach clear soup
- Serves: 4
- Calories: 47 kcal
- Total Time: 15 m
- Prep: 10 m
- Cook: 5 m
- Japanese: Tōfu to hōrensō no osuimono

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ingredients:
- 1/3 block of tofu
- 80 g spinach
- 1 egg
- 800 ml bonito soup stock
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce

step 1:
Cut off the stems of the spinach and wash it. Cut the spinach into 5 cm. long pieces.

step 2:
Wash the tofu lightly. Cut the tofu in thirds lengthwise. Next, cut across 3 times. Then, place the knife one-third way down the side of the block and slice across. Finally, place the knife two-thirds way down the side and slice across again to form 36 tiny pieces.

step 3:
Prepare the bonito soup stock. Bring to a boil and add the tofu and the spinach.

step 4:
After boiling, add the salt and the soy sauce. Beat the egg in a bowl and add to the soup. Remove from heat and serve.

comment:
This soup is very delicious and simple.

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