Description
25-Minutes Ginger Garlic Bok Choy Soup – A Delicious Choice is a vibrant and nourishing dish that brings warmth and flavor to your table in just 25 minutes. This quick soup features the aromatic essence of fresh ginger and garlic, combined with crunchy bok choy, tender mushrooms, and your choice of protein. Whether you’re preparing a weeknight meal or hosting guests, this soup is both satisfying and versatile. Customize it with chicken, beef, turkey, or tofu for a nutritious boost. Enjoy the delightful balance of flavors in every spoonful!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups broth
- 2 cups mushrooms
- 4 fresh garlic cloves
- 2 inches fresh ginger
- 300 grams bok choy
- 200 grams rice noodles
- 300 grams protein (chicken, beef, turkey, or tofu)
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by dicing garlic and ginger; chop bok choy into halves or quarters; slice your protein into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon cooking oil.
- Sauté chopped ginger and garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add mushrooms (and scallions if desired) along with a tablespoon of sesame oil; sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- If using raw protein, add it now and cook until browned.
- Pour in broth; cover and bring to a boil for about 5 minutes before reducing heat.
- Season the broth with coconut aminos and optional red pepper flakes.
- Cook rice noodles according to package instructions (about 5-6 minutes).
- Stir in cooked protein if using pre-cooked options.
- Add bok choy; cook until tender-crisp (about 4 minutes total).
- Turn off heat; add remaining sesame oil and coconut aminos as desired.
- Serve hot garnished with red pepper flakes or chopped scallions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg