Clear Oriental Soup
Delight in the light, aromatic flavors of Clear Oriental Soup, a comforting and nutritious dish perfect for any time of year. This elegant broth-based soup combines a base of chicken or vegetable stock infused with the warmth of fresh ginger, paired with an array of vibrant vegetables like julienned carrot, shiitake mushrooms, and tender baby bok choy. A splash of soy sauce and sesame oil adds a subtle depth, while diced tofu offers a protein-packed optional addition. Finished with fragrant cilantro and crunchy green onions, this quick and easy soup comes together in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for a wholesome weeknight dinner. Whether served as an appetizer or a light main course, the Clear Oriental Soup is a satisfying bowl of clean, Asian-inspired flavors that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 inch ginger root, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 4 shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 2 baby bok choy, halved
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 cup tofu, diced (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the chicken or vegetable stock over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
Add the ginger slices to the pot and let them steep in the stock for 5 minutes to infuse the flavor.
Add the carrot, shiitake mushrooms, and baby bok choy to the pot. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, diced tofu (if using), salt, and white pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for another 2-3 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld together.
Remove from heat and discard the ginger slices if desired.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with green onions and fresh cilantro.
Serve hot and enjoy your Clear Oriental Soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
154 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.9 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1879 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.3 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 292 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 705 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
