Clear Bok Choy Soup Recipe
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4.8
Clear Bok Choy Soup Recipe
Description
The Clear Bok Choy Soup Recipe combines separated bok choy leaves and green onions with a broth simmered alongside warming whole spices: star anise, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick. A base of sautéed green onion bulbs with ginger and garlic releases aromatic oils which infuse the broth upon simmering. Seasonings of soy sauce and rice vinegar contribute depth and brightness, complemented by fresh lime juice stirred in at the end for acidity.
The stirred soup cooks gently for 8 to 10 minutes, allowing the bok choy to tenderize while retaining some texture. The whole spices are removed before serving to keep the broth clear and smooth. Garnishes like toasted sesame seeds or chili flakes can add nuttiness or heat, customizing the final taste.
This soup is a clean, comforting option suited as a light starter or accompaniment to a meal. The balanced layers of flavor come from simple ingredients and fresh aromatics.
Using fresh ginger garlic paste blends smoothly into the broth, or finely chopped fresh ginger and garlic can be used for a subtler inflection. Choice of broth—vegetable, chicken, or beef—will affect richness and character. Rice vinegar can be substituted with other mild vinegars if preferred.
Ingredients
- 5 bok choy leaves
- 2 green onions aka Spring Onion Bulbs and stalks separate
- 1 Tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 Tablespoon ginger combined, *see Notes
- 1 Tablespoon garlic combined, *see Notes
- 1 star anise
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5 cups broth or Stock
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar *see Notes
- lime juice juice of one lime
To Garnish
- sesame seeds optional, or sesame oil
- red chili pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Separate the bok choy leaves and wash them well. Mud tends to get stuck between the stem.
- Slice your bok choy leaves and keep aside.
- Slice your green onions as well. Keep the white bulb slices and green stalk separate. We will use the green stalk slices as a garnish.
- Heat up a pan with the oil and fry your green onion bulbs soft.
- Take from the heat and add the ginger garlic. Careful, if you use the paste, it can splatter.
- Take it back to the heat and add the bok choy to the pan, stir cook for a minute.
- Then throw in the star anise, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick.
- Pour the broth or stock into the pan over the spices and bok choy.
- Season with soy sauce and vinegar.
- Mix everything, bring to a boil and let the soup cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Take form the heat and pour the lime juice into the soup. Mix it all well.
- Pick out your whole spices, the cinnamon, bay leaf and star anise. Discard the spices.
- Serve the soup hot garnished with the green onion stalks, red pepper flakes and/or sesame seeds/oil.
Notes
- Use ginger garlic paste for a smooth, integrated flavor or finely chop fresh ginger and garlic in a 1:2 ratio for a subtler effect.
- Broth can be homemade or store-bought, vegetable broth is common but chicken or beef stock may also be used.
- Rice vinegar can be substituted with mild white vinegar or other light vinegar varieties without significantly changing the flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 538g | |
| Calories | 185kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 472mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 629mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1683IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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