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Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup with Bok Choy Recipe

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Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup with Bok Choy is a quick, wholesome, and soothing soup perfect for boosting immunity and warming up on chilly days. Made with fresh ginger, garlic, tender bok choy, mushrooms, and noodles in a flavorful homemade broth, this vegetarian-friendly recipe can easily be customized by adding protein or extra veggies.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

Base and Aromatics

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 shallots, diced
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped, green and white divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

Broth and Seasoning

  • 5.5 cups low sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth for vegan
  • 2 whole star anise
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce, or Tamari for a Gluten Free option

Main Ingredients

  • 10 oz crimini mushrooms, sliced
  • 6 oz rice noodles
  • 1.5 heads bok choy, roughly chopped

Garnishes

  • sesame seeds, for topping
  • red pepper flakes, for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat Aromatics: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium-sized stockpot over medium heat. Add the diced shallots and cook, stirring often, for 4-5 minutes until translucent and softened.
  2. Prepare Green Onions: Separate green onions by chopping off the ends, dividing the white and green parts. Finely chop the white parts to add to the soup and set aside the green parts for garnish.
  3. Sauté Flavor Base: Add the white parts of the green onions, minced garlic, and minced ginger to the shallots. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add Broth and Simmer: Carefully pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, then add the star anise and soy sauce. Cover and bring to a simmer, cooking for 10 minutes to infuse flavors.
  5. Remove Star Anise: Remove the lid and carefully discard the star anise pieces from the soup.
  6. Add Vegetables and Noodles: Add the sliced crimini mushrooms, uncooked rice noodles, and roughly chopped bok choy. Simmer for 5-8 minutes until noodles are tender and bok choy is cooked through.
  7. Season and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Divide the soup into bowls and garnish with sesame seeds, the reserved green parts of green onions, and optional red pepper flakes for a bit of spice.

Notes

  • You can substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth to make this recipe vegan.
  • For gluten-free, use Tamari instead of soy sauce.
  • Add protein like cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a heartier meal.
  • Adjust the amount of ginger and garlic to taste for more or less pungency.
  • Rice noodles cook quickly; avoid overcooking to prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Red pepper flakes are optional but add a nice heat contrast to the broth.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://iamstarved.com/ginger-garlic-noodle-soup-with-bok-choy-recipe/