Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy-based liquid seasoning (such as Maggi(R))
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger root
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons boiling water
  • 1 1/2 pounds sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetarian chicken-flavored bouillon
  • 1/4 pound tofu, diced
  • 1 bunch watercress, coarsely chopped
  • 2 eggs, beaten

Method

  • Place water, onion, soy sauce, soy-based liquid seasoning, garlic, and ginger root in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons boiling water. Add to the saucepan. Add mushrooms and bouillon. Reduce heat to medium-high; simmer until flavors are blended, about 7 minutes. Add tofu and watercress. Simmer soup for 2 minutes more.
  • Pour in eggs slowly, whisking constantly, until cooked, 1 to 2 minutes.