Description
Warm, comforting Shiitake & Bok Choy Soup brings delicate Asian flavors to your kitchen. Earthy mushrooms and tender greens mingle in a soothing broth that invites you to savor each nourishing spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) vegetable broth
- 16 to 20 ounces (454 to 567 grams) frozen potstickers
- 8 ounces (227 grams) shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 3 baby bok choy, ends trimmed off and leaves separated
Aromatic Ingredients:
- 5 scallions, thinly sliced and divided
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) grated or minced fresh ginger
Seasoning and Oil Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) toasted sesame oil
- Freshly-ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil, divided
- Optional toppings: chili crisp, toasted sesame seeds, furikake seasoning, fried garlic
Instructions
- Warm a large stockpot over medium-high heat and add of cooking oil, ensuring even coating across the bottom of the pot.
- Introduce shiitake mushrooms to the heated oil, allowing them to caramelize and develop a rich brown color, gently stirring every 30-45 seconds to prevent burning.
- Create a fragrant base by adding another tablespoon (15 milliliters) of oil, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes until the aromatics release their intense, warm essence.
- Stream vegetable broth and soy sauce into the pot, whisking thoroughly to combine and create a harmonious liquid foundation for the soup.
- Elevate the liquid to a rolling boil, then carefully add frozen potstickers, half of the sliced scallions, and chopped bok choy, ensuring even distribution throughout the broth.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing potstickers to heat completely and bok choy to become tender yet retain a slight crispness.
- Finish the soup with a drizzle of sesame oil and a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper, adjusting seasoning to personal taste preferences.
- Transfer the aromatic soup to serving bowls, garnishing with remaining scallions and optional complementary toppings for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Elevate your soup game with this umami-packed Shiitake & Bok Choy Soup bursting with Asian-inspired flavors.
- Layer shiitake mushrooms and tender bok choy create a delightful texture contrast that makes every spoonful exciting.
- Quick cooking method ensures the vegetables remain crisp and retain their vibrant green color and nutritional value.
- Frozen potstickers transform this simple soup into a hearty, satisfying meal perfect for chilly evenings.
- Versatile recipe allows easy customization with additional protein or extra spices to suit personal taste preferences.
- Sesame oil and fresh scallions provide a final aromatic touch that elevates the entire dish from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg