Asian Mushroom Soup Recipe

Name: Asian Mushroom Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbs. tamari or reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 tsp. chopped fresh ginger; ⅛ tsp. red pepper flakes; Pinch of salt; 2 tsp. dark sesame oil; 1 cup shredded bok choy greens, blanched; 1/2 cup roughly chopped bok choy stems; 8 oz. fresh shiitake mushrooms; 3 scallions, trimmed; 2 medium cloves garlic, crushed; 1 bay leaf

Servings: persons

1
Remove stems from mushrooms; rinse and finely chop.
2
Rinse mushroom caps and thinly slice; set aside 1 cup.
3
In large pot, combine mushroom stems, remaining sliced mushrooms, scallions, garlic, bay leaf, bok choy stems, tamari, ginger, pepper flakes and salt.
4
Add 6 cups cold water and bring to a boil over high heat.
5
Reduce heat to low, cover partially and simmer 45 minutes.
6
Pour stock through strainer into clean pot or storage container; discard solids.
7
In large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat.
8
Add reserved mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 3 minutes.
9
Divide sauteed mushrooms and bok choy greens among soup bowls.
10
Ladle some broth on top of each and serve.

109

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbs. tamari or reduced-sodium soy sauce, 2 tsp. chopped fresh ginger, ⅛ tsp. red pepper flakes, Pinch of salt, and more.

Yes, Asian Mushroom Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Asian Mushroom Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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