# Bok Choy Soup

Cuisine: chinese · Time: 20 minutes · Servings: 4

## Ingredients

- 8 heads baby bok choy
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup zha cai ((Chinese pickled mustard plant stem) (*Footnote 1))
- 2 ” ginger (,  julienned )
- 1  green onion (, sliced)
- 4 cups chicken soup ( (or vegetable broth))
- 1/2 teaspoon  chicken bouillon ((or mushroom powder), or to taste )

## Steps

1. Trim off the tough ends of the baby bok choy. Separate the larger outer leaves, then halve the cores lengthwise. Soak the bok choy in a large bowl of cold water for 5 minutes. Gently rub the stems to remove any dirt trapped between the leaves. Rinse well and drain.
2. Heat the sesame oil in a medium pot over medium-low heat. Add the zha cai, ginger, and the white parts of the green onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and the ginger just begins to brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes to infuse the broth.
4. Add the bok choy and return the soup to a gentle simmer. Cook until the bok choy is tender but still crisp, 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Add the green parts of the green onion. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more chicken bouillon or mushroom powder if needed. If you'd like a brighter, tangier flavor, stir in a splash of the zha cai pickling liquid. Drizzle with a little more sesame oil, if desired. Serve hot.

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Source: omnivorescookbook — https://omnivorescookbook.com/bok-choy-soup/
Page: https://findfood.fun/en/recipes/6158
Language: en