Ingredients
- 2 cans (14 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 pound firm tofu, cut into small chunks
- 1/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup chicken broth and the cornstarch; mix well and set aside.
- In a soup pot, combine the remaining chicken broth, the tofu, mushrooms, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger and pepper; mix well and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low; stir in the cornstarch mixture until thickened.
- Slowy stir in the beaten egg to form egg strands.
- Add the bean sprouts and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Add the sesame oil; mix well and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories: 89
Fat: 3 grams
Fiber: 1 grams
Sodium: 644 miligrams
Cholesterol: 43 miligrams
Protein: 8 grams
Carbohydrates: 8 grams
Sugars: 3 grams
Diabetic Exchanges
1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Lean Meat
Source: Mr. Food Every Day's a Holiday Diabetic Cookbook