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Bok Choy Recipe Soup

This Bok Choy Recipe Soup is a comforting and quick-to-make dish that combines the crispness of bok choy with a savory garlic-ginger broth, perfect as a light dinner or a flavorful starter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups bok choy chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 carrots thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or ladle

Method
 

  1. Wash and chop 4 cups of bok choy, thinly slice 2 carrots, and chop 2 green onions.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  3. Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of grated ginger to the pot and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the sliced carrots and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
  5. Pour in 4 cups of vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  6. Add the chopped bok choy to the boiling broth and cook for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  7. Stir in 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Just before serving, add the chopped green onions, then ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.

Notes

For extra protein, add cooked chicken or tofu in the last few minutes of cooking.