Warming Bok Choy Soup with Garlic and Ginger for Cozy Nights

Warming Bok Choy Soup with Garlic and Ginger is a quick, comforting dish that combines rich flavors and nutritious ingredients.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Soups

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and minced
2 cloves garlic fresh, minced
1 onion diced
4 cups broth vegetable or chicken, low-sodium
2 tablespoons sesame oil toasted for deeper taste
1 bunch bok choy chopped into bite-sized pieces
2-3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari gluten-free if using tamari
to taste salt and black pepper

For Protein Options

1 block tofu cooked separately before adding
1 cup chicken cut into small pieces
1 cup shrimp cooked through before mixing in

For Garnish

2 stalks green onions thinly sliced

Equipment

large pot

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the ingredients: Gather garlic, ginger, onion, bok choy, and green onions.
Sauté the onions: Heat sesame oil and sauté diced onion until translucent.
Add garlic and ginger: Sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant.
Pour in the broth: Add broth and bring to a boil, then add protein if using.
Add bok choy: Stir in chopped bok choy and cook until tender yet vibrant.
Season to taste: Stir in soy sauce and season with salt and pepper.
Serve and garnish: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This soup is versatile and can be customized with different proteins or left vegetarian. Enjoy the warmth on chilly nights.

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