Serves 4

Seafood Asparagus Soup

Ingredients:

¼ lb Scallops, chopped small
¼ lb Shrimp, (shelled and deveined), chopped small
½ lb Asparagus stalks, thinly sliced on the bias
4 Cups Water
1 Tablespoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
1 Egg White, whisked
Pinch of White Pepper
1 Scallion stalk, only the green, finely chopped
Cilantro, to garnish
Dash of Sesame Oil

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan bring water to a boil.
2. While water is heating, in a small bowl whisk together cornstarch and just enough water to form a mixture the consistency of white glue.
3. Once water is boiling add cornstarch mixture in a thin stream while stirring the water.
4. Add asparagus, scallops, shrimp, and salt. Bring the soup back to a boil, stirring constantly.
5. Reduce heat to medium low. Slowly pour egg white into the pot.
6. Raise heat to medium high and gently stir.
7. Add white pepper and garnish with scallions, cilantro, and sesame oil. Enjoy!

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