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Warming Bok Choy Soup with Garlic and Ginger

Warming bok choy soup with garlic and ginger in a white bowl garnished with green onions and sesame seeds
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A simple, nourishing warming bok choy soup infused with fresh garlic and ginger. Light, healthy, naturally gluten-free, and ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a comforting lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil or neutral oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 large heads baby bok choy, chopped (stalks and leaves separated)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the sesame oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly golden. Do not let the garlic brown or it will turn bitter.
  2. Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and raise the heat to medium-high. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Add the chopped bok choy stalks first and cook for 1 minute. Then add the leafy tops and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the stalks are tender-crisp and the leaves are just wilted and still bright green.
  4. Stir in the soy sauce and rice vinegar if using. Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed. Add extra salt slowly since soy sauce is already salty.
  5. Ladle the warming bok choy soup into bowls immediately. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

  • The bok choy will continue to soften in the hot broth after serving. Pull it off the heat while the stalks still have a slight bite for the best texture.
  • For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth. Freshly grated ginger and minced garlic provide far better flavor than powdered versions.
  • To make this a more substantial meal, stir in cooked noodles, shredded rotisserie chicken, pan-fried tofu, or a handful of edamame during the last minute of cooking.
  • This soup is best enjoyed fresh. Bok choy does not freeze well and becomes mushy after thawing.

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