Bok Choy Soup with Garlic and Ginger
A comforting and nutritious bok choy soup infused with garlic and ginger, perfect for cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 bunches baby bok choy, halved
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional: ½ teaspoon chili flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the halved bok choy, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 5–7 minutes until the leaves are tender.
- Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with chili flakes if desired.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or a light salad for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg