Spinach & Tofu Soup

INGREDIENTS

1. Tofu (bean curd)                 100gms
2. Spinach                                1 medium bunch
3. Garlic                                     2-3 cloves
4. Ginger                                   1/2 inch piece
5. Oil                                          1/2 tbsp
6. Vegetable stock                  4-5 cups
7. Ajinomoto                            1/4 tsp
8. White pepper powder         1/2 tsp
9. Soy sauce                             1 tbsp
10. Salt                                         to taste

Method of preparation

1. Cut tofu into quarter inch thick slices and further cut them into one inch triangles. 
2. Wash spinach leaves thoroughly under running water, trim and roughly shred. Peel and finely chop ginger. 
3. Heat oil in a wok or a pan. Add chopped ginger, garlic and stir fry briefly. 
4. Stir in vegetable stock and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, add tofu pieces, ajinomoto, soy sauce, white pepper powder, salt to taste and simmer for 2-3 minutes,
5. Add shredded spinach leaves and continue to cook for a minute, stirring gently. Serve hot.