Description
Experience the light and refreshing flavors of Clear Bok Choy Soup, a nourishing dish that’s perfect for any meal. This quick and easy recipe features tender bok choy combined with aromatic spices in a flavorful broth. With just 19 minutes from start to finish, it’s an ideal choice for a satisfying lunch or comforting dinner. Customize your bowl with garnishes like sesame seeds or chili flakes for added depth. Enjoy a healthy and vibrant soup that not only warms your soul but also aligns with your dietary goals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 bok choy leaves
- 2 green onions (white bulbs and green stalks separated)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic mixture
- 1 star anise
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Juice of one lime
- Optional garnishes: sesame seeds, red chili flakes
Instructions
- Wash bok choy thoroughly and slice into bite-sized pieces; set aside.
- Slice green onions, keeping bulbs and stalks separate.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; sauté green onion bulbs until soft.
- Add ginger-garlic mixture and stir briefly before adding bok choy.
- Stir-fry bok choy for one minute until slightly wilted.
- Add star anise, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and pour in the broth.
- Season with soy sauce and rice vinegar; bring to a boil.
- Simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Finish with lime juice, removing whole spices before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onion stalks or optional toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg