Oriental Vegetable Soup
Transform your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and nourishing Oriental Vegetable Soup, a perfect harmony of bold Asian flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring a medley of crisp bok choy, tender shiitake mushrooms, and sweet red bell peppers, this soup is infused with the aromatic warmth of garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Simmered in a rich vegetable stock with a savory splash of soy sauce and tangy rice vinegar, every spoonful is a comforting blend of savory, tangy, and umami notes. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is ideal as a light yet satisfying meal that’s both vegan and packed with nutrients. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for those seeking an easy, flavorful, and healthy way to warm up, this Asian-inspired soup is bound to become a favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 4 stalks green onions, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, julienned
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 2 small heads bok choy, roughly chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, julienned
- 6 cups vegetable stock
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
Instructions
Heat the sesame oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced green onions to the pot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until aromatic.
Stir in the carrots and cook for 2 minutes to soften slightly.
Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, and red bell pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour the vegetable stock into the pot and bring it to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, salt, and ground white pepper. Let the soup simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more soy sauce for saltiness or rice vinegar for tanginess, as desired.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and fresh chopped cilantro.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1085 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.2 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6515 mg | 283% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.6 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.3 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.9 g | ||
| Protein | 42.2 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 587 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 4781 mg | 102% | |
*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.
