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Simple Bok Choy Soup With Noodles

This light bok choy soup is perfect for chilly days or anytime you're not feeling well. Made with ginger, garlic, bok choy, mushrooms, shallots, and your choice of noodle. Add baked or smoked tofu for a light meal.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 230 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch bok choy, ends trimmed, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed or other neutral oil, optional Sub broth for oil-free diets
  • 2 large shallots, finely chopped
  • 3 green onions, sliced, divided
  • 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, sliced
  • 4 or 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 thumb-size piece ginger root, peeled and grated
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
  • 1 star anise
  • 8 ounces rice noodles, or noodle of choice
  • salt and pepper
  • optional sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Preheat a large soup pot over medium heat, and add 1 teaspoon of oil. Cook the bok choy undisturbed for about 1 minute. Stir and cook for another minute or so, until dark green and wilted. Season with a pinch of salt and a few cracks of black pepper. Transfer bok choy to a plate and set aside.
  2. Add the remaining oil to the pot. Saute the shallots, mushrooms, and half of the green onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the ginger and garlic to the pot, and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  4. Add the water, broth, soy sauce, and star anise, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. 
  5. Add the noodles to the pot and cook according to package directions (increase heat to maintain a simmer). When the noodles are almost done, return the bok choy to the pot so it can heat through. Remove the star anise before serving. Garnish with sliced green onion and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Store: Once cool, transfer soup to a storage container and refrigerate for up to 6 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave. To freeze, leave room for the liquid to expand and freeze for up to a month.

Nutrition Information

Calories 230kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 37mg (2%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 4950IU (99%) Vitamin C 72.6mg (81%) Calcium 140mg (14%) Iron 3.4mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 230

% Daily Value*

Calories 230kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 37mg 2%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 4950IU 99%
Vitamin C 72.6mg 81%
Calcium 140mg 14%
Iron 3.4mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.