Hearty Bok Choy Soup With Noodles for Cozy Nights

A comforting Bok Choy Soup With Noodles, perfect for chilly nights and customizable to your taste.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Asian, Vegan

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Soup

1 bunch Bok Choy Napa cabbage can be used as a substitute.
2 tablespoons Grapeseed Oil Vegetable broth is a great alternative for oil-free diets.
2 medium Shallots Yellow onion works if shallots aren't available.
2 stalks Green Onions Use the white parts in cooking and the green parts as garnish.
8 ounces Shiitake Mushrooms White button mushrooms can be swapped in for a lighter taste.
3 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves are always best over pre-minced options.
1 tablespoon Ginger Fresh ginger yields the best flavor, but ground ginger is a quick substitute.
4 cups Vegetable Broth Opt for low-sodium broth to keep it healthier.
2 cups Water
3 tablespoons Soy Sauce/Tamari Tamari is perfect for a gluten-free version.
2 star Star Anise Omit if undesired or use a touch of ground turmeric for a different zest.
8 ounces Rice Noodles Feel free to choose any noodle type you prefer.

Optional Toppings

1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Optional, but they elevate a simple bowl to something special.
1 teaspoon Chilies/Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to your heat preference.

Equipment

large soup pot

Method

Cooking Instructions

Preheat a large soup pot over medium heat. Add grapeseed oil and heat it for a minute. Sauté chopped bok choy for 1-2 minutes until wilted, season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
In the same pot, heat another teaspoon of oil and sauté shallots, mushrooms, and half of the green onions for about 5 minutes until soft.
Add minced ginger and garlic, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
Pour in vegetable broth and water, soy sauce, and star anise. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 10 minutes.
Add rice noodles and cook according to package instructions, about 4-6 minutes.
Stir the sautéed bok choy back into the pot and heat through for a minute. Discard star anise.
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with remaining green onions and optional sesame seeds. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For enhanced nutrition, consider adding cubed tofu or cooked lentils while the soup is simmering. Adjust spice levels by adding chilies early in the cooking process, starting small.

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