Bok Choy and Tofu Soup

Name: Bok Choy and Tofu Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Vegetable oil', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '3 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Ginger', 'amount': '1 tablespoon, grated'}; {'ingredient': 'Bok choy', 'amount': '4 cups, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Tofu', 'amount': '14 ounces, firm, cubed'}; {'ingredient': 'Vegetable broth', 'amount': '4 cups'}; {'ingredient': 'Soy sauce', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Sesame oil', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Pepper', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Green onions', 'amount': '2, sliced, for garnish'}

Warm your heart with this vibrant Bok Choy and Tofu Soup, a nourishing dish rooted in Asian culinary traditions. This delightful soup showcases the crispness of bok choy paired with silky tofu in a savory vegetable broth, enhanced by the aromatic notes of ginger and garlic. Perfect for a cozy evening or a light lunch, this soup is not only comforting but also packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious eaters. Enjoy this dish as a nod to the rich history of Chinese cuisine, where soups often symbolize warmth and hospitality.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
Ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
Bok choy (4 cups, chopped)
Tofu (14 ounces, firm, cubed)
Vegetable broth (4 cups)
Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)
Green onions (2, sliced, for garnish)

Instructions

In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
Introduce the chopped bok choy and cubed tofu into the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the bok choy begins to soften.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Serve hot and savor the comforting flavors!

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Soup • Prep Time: 10 minutes • Cook Time: 20 minutes • Calories: 150 • Fat: 8g • Carbs: 12g • Protein: 10g • Sodium: 600mg • Sugar: 2g

Bok Choy and Tofu Soup

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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