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Bok Choy Soup With Garlic And Ginger

Bok Choy Soup with Garlic and Ginger: Quick Comfort Bowl

Bok Choy Soup With Garlic And Ginger is a comforting, nourishing dish perfect for busy weeknights, combining earthy flavors with warmth and nutrition.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 4 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth Homemade broth elevates flavor.
  • 2-3 tablespoons Soy Sauce or Tamari Adjust for gluten-free.
For the Vegetables
  • 4 cups Bok Choy Crisp texture, can substitute spinach.
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic Fresh, minced.
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger Grated.
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Can swap with peanut oil or olive oil.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Pepper To taste.
Optional Protein
  • Tofu, Chicken, or Shrimp Marinate before cooking for extra flavor.

Equipment

  • Medium pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Wash and chop the bok choy into bite-sized pieces, separating stalks from leaves. Chop onion, mince garlic, and grate ginger.
  2. In a medium pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Add broth to the pot, raise heat to bring to a gentle boil, scraping stuck bits from the pot.
  5. Once boiling, add bok choy stalks, then the leaves. Reduce heat to simmer for 5–7 minutes until tender.
  6. Stir in soy sauce or tamari, adjust seasonings with salt and pepper, and taste for balance.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Fresh garlic and ginger are crucial for flavor. Customize protein options for a heartier meal. Avoid overcooking bok choy to retain texture.

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