Description
Ginger Garlic Bok Choy Soup is a warm, soothing dish that combines the zesty flavors of ginger and garlic with the crispness of bok choy. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this quick and nutritious soup features tender mushrooms and your choice of protein, making it a comforting option that warms you from the inside out. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s packed with wholesome ingredients and can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups broth
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 inches fresh ginger, minced
- 200 grams rice noodles
- 300 grams protein (chicken, beef, lamb, or turkey)
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 cups bok choy, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by dicing garlic and ginger, chopping bok choy, and slicing your protein into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat and add cooking oil.
- Sauté ginger and garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add mushrooms and scallions; sauté for another 2–3 minutes.
- Incorporate your chosen protein; cook until browned (2–3 minutes).
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil; cover and simmer for five minutes.
- Stir in coconut aminos and sesame oil; season to taste.
- Add rice noodles according to package instructions (usually 5–6 minutes).
- With five minutes left in cooking time, add bok choy; cook until tender-crisp.
- Turn off heat; optionally add more sesame oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg