Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup with Bok Choy Recipe
A comforting and flavorful Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup with Bok Choy, featuring aromatic spices, fresh ginger and garlic, tender crimini mushrooms, and rice noodles in a savory broth. Perfect for a warming meal that is easily adaptable for vegan and gluten-free diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 shallots, diced
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped and divided (white and green parts separated)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
- 5.5 cups low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegan option)
- 2 whole star anise
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or Tamari for a gluten-free option)
Main Ingredients
- 10 oz crimini mushrooms, sliced
- 6 oz rice noodles
- 1.5 heads bok choy, roughly chopped
Toppings
- Sesame seeds, for topping
- Red pepper flakes, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat 1-2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium-sized stockpot over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the aromatics.
- Sauté shallots: Add the diced shallots to the hot oil and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until the shallots are translucent and softened.
- Prepare green onions: Separate the white and green parts of the green onions. Finely chop the white parts and set aside the green parts for garnish later.
- Add aromatics: Add the chopped white parts of the green onions, minced garlic, and minced ginger to the shallots. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add broth and simmer: Carefully pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Add the star anise and soy sauce. Cover the pot and let simmer for 10 minutes to develop flavors.
- Remove star anise: Remove the lid and carefully take out the star anise pods, discarding them.
- Add mushrooms, noodles, and bok choy: Add the sliced mushrooms, uncooked rice noodles, and chopped bok choy to the pot. Simmer for 5-8 minutes until the noodles and bok choy are tender. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve and garnish: Divide the soup into bowls and garnish with sesame seeds, green parts of the green onions, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and use Tamari to keep it gluten-free.
- Rice noodles cook quickly, so avoid overcooking to maintain a nice texture.
- Star anise adds a subtle licorice flavor; be sure to remove before serving to avoid overpowering the soup.
- You can adjust the amount of ginger and garlic to suit your taste preferences.
- For extra protein, consider adding tofu or a boiled egg if not vegan.
Keywords: Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup, Bok Choy Soup, Asian Noodle Soup, Gluten Free Soup, Vegan Soup Option, Comfort Food, Rice Noodles, Crimini Mushrooms
