Description
A comforting and flavorful warming bok choy soup infused with garlic and ginger, perfect for a light meal or starter. This easy-to-make soup features sautéed aromatics in toasted sesame oil, tender bok choy, and an optional protein like tofu, chicken, or shrimp, simmered in savory vegetable or chicken broth and finished with fresh green onions.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 2 cups chopped bok choy
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Protein of choice (tofu, chicken, or shrimp), optional, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
For the Garnish:
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all fresh ingredients and chop them as needed to streamline the cooking process. Peel and mince the ginger, mince the garlic, dice the onion, chop the bok choy, and thinly slice the green onions. If using a protein, cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the toasted sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger and sauté for an additional minute to infuse the oil with flavors.
- Add Broth and Protein: Pour the vegetable or chicken broth into the pot and bring it to a gentle boil. If adding protein, include it now to cook through.
- Cook Bok Choy: Once boiling, add the chopped bok choy. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the bok choy is tender but still maintains its vibrant color.
- Season the Soup: Stir in the soy sauce and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasonings as desired.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove from heat and ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with the thinly sliced green onions for freshness and an added burst of flavor.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, use toasted sesame oil as recommended.
- Protein is optional — tofu is great for a vegetarian version, while chicken or shrimp add heartiness.
- Adjust soy sauce and salt according to your dietary preferences.
- To make it gluten free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- This soup reheats well, but bok choy is best fresh to retain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: bok choy soup, garlic ginger soup, Asian soup, healthy soup, vegetable broth soup, sesame oil soup, easy soup recipe
