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Chinese Vegetable Soup Recipe

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4.8 from 85 reviews

A light and flavorful Chinese Vegetable Soup featuring a medley of fresh vegetables simmered in a savory low-sodium vegetable broth, enhanced with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. This comforting soup is quick to prepare and perfect for a healthy, nourishing meal.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, chopped

Vegetables

  • 1 medium carrot, sliced
  • 3/4 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 cup celery, small-diced
  • 1 head bok choy, sliced

Seasonings & Garnish

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce plus more to taste
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 sprigs cilantro, chopped
  • 1 green onion, sliced

Instructions

  1. Boil broth: Bring 4 cups of low-sodium vegetable broth to a boil over medium-high heat, preparing the base for the soup.
  2. Simmer vegetables: Lower the heat to a simmer and add the minced garlic, chopped ginger, sliced carrot, sliced mushrooms, diced celery, and sliced bok choy. Allow the soup to simmer gently for 6 to 8 minutes until the bok choy is tender but still vibrant.
  3. Season soup: Stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons of soy sauce, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Drizzle the sesame oil over the soup, enhancing the depth of flavor.
  4. Garnish and serve: Add the chopped cilantro and sliced green onion as a fresh garnish. Divide the soup into bowls and serve hot for a comforting, healthy meal.

Notes

  • Use low-sodium vegetable broth to control salt levels and make the soup heart-healthy.
  • Adjust soy sauce quantity to suit your preferred saltiness and flavor intensity.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like snap peas or baby corn for variety.
  • For a bit of heat, sprinkle in some crushed red pepper flakes or chili oil.
  • This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.

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