Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup with Bok Choy

Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 20 mins | Servings: 2

Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup with Bok Choy is a twenty-minute meal cooked with homemade vegetarian broth, noodles, mushrooms, and baby bok choy that is healthful, warming, and flu-fighting. Easily customize this Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup with Bok Choy by adding chicken, shrimp, fiery chilis, or other vegetables.

INGREDIENTS

1 bunch of green onions – chopped, green, and white divided

4 cloves garlic – minced

1 tbsp olive oil

3 shallots – diced

2 tbsp ginger – fresh, minced

5.5 c. low sodium chicken broth – or vegetable broth for vegan

2 tbsp soy sauce – or Tamari for a Gluten Free option

10 ounces crimini mushrooms – sliced

2 whole star anise

6 ounces of rice noodles

red pepper flakes – for topping

1.5 heads bok choy – roughly chopped

sesame seeds – for topping

How to make Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup with Bok Choy

Step 1: In a medium-sized stockpot, heat 1 to 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the diced shallots, stir, and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes or until translucent and begin to soften, stirring occasionally.

Step 2: Remove the end of each green onion, separating the white and green parts. Set aside the green portion for topping. Meanwhile, carefully cut each green onion’s white half.

Step 3: To the shallots, combine the white half of the green onions, chopped garlic, and ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring periodically, or until the garlic and ginger are fragrant.

Step 4: Pour the chicken stock or water (or a combination) into the saucepan and heat to a simmer. Add the star anise and soy sauce to the saucepan. Continue to simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.

Step 5: Take the lid off, then remove and discard each star anise from the soup.

Step 6: Simmer the sliced mushrooms, uncooked noodles, and bok choy for 5-8 minutes, or until the noodles and bok choy are soft. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 7: Divide soup among dishes and top with sesame seeds, green onion, green pieces, and red pepper flakes (if desired).

NOTES:

Not everyone like the flavor of star anise. However, I believe it is essential to the flavor of the soup. But, if you dislike it or don’t have any on hand, cinnamon sticks work well as a replacement.

Do you require some protein? Don’t be afraid to add some chopped chicken or shrimp to the soup around 5 minutes before serving (if using cooked chicken).

To cut down on sodium intake, you can use low-sodium soy sauce or unsalted chicken broth in its place.
Cilantro is optional.

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