Healthy Low-Carb Bok Choy Soup

Published on Apr 25, 2015

  by   Kristina Stosek

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Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves: 4
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Enjoy a nutritious Bok Choy Soup brimming with carrots, mushrooms, tomatoes, bell peppers, and vibrant green bok choy cabbage, ready in just 15 minutes. This low-carb, low-fat soup is infused with ginger and garlic, brightened with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, a hint of sesame oil, and topped with crisp bean sprouts for extra freshness.

bok choy soup with veggie in a bowl

Quick nutritious bok choy soup: recipe details

Start with simmering all the veggies except for the bok choy in a chicken broth for only three minutes.

next,

Add the quartered bok choy and cook for additional three to five minutes. The bok choy should be tender but firm.

the flavours,

In the end, stir in tamari sauce, fish sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

to serve,

Ladle hot soup into bowls and top with fresh crispy bean sprouts.

This Asian-inspired bok choy soup is a perfect healthy brothy soup to include during the holiday season. Holidays are about indulging in rich and delicious food and leftovers drenched in gravy.

Adding a light soup filled with veggies and plenty of healthy bok choy will help your digestion and add nutrients to your diet. For more dishes made with bok choy, check out our complete list of gluten-free bok choy recipes.

bok choy in colander

What is bok choy?

Bok Choy is a Chinese leafy cabbage that is low in calories, high in nutrients and a staple vegetable in Asian cuisine. Bok choy, sometimes called Chinese white cabbage, has tender green leaves with a white stalk.

What does bok choy taste like?

The tender leaves taste like a combination of spinach and lettuce. The mild flavour makes bok choy a great addition to soups and stir-fries.

Is bok choy nutritious?

This green leafy vegetable is a good source of vitamin C and K. It also contains vitamin A, betacarotene, folate, B 6 and some fiber.

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Quick and Satisfying: Healthy Bok Choy Soup for Busy Days

When time is tight and you need something hot and satisfying, this nutritious Bok Choy Soup is the perfect choice. It’s not only delicious but also tops our list of recipes for a weight-loss diet.

Another soup you may enjoy using bok choy is the 30 Minute Creamy Thai Chicken with Noodles.

Need more heartiness? Add some gluten-free rice noodles. The noodles go exceptionally well with this flavourful Asian-style broth soup.

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Kristina xx

 

 

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Kristina

thank you Suzette!

Suzette

light and tasty, thank you!

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