Gingery Beef And Cabbage Soup Recipe

Name: Gingery Beef And Cabbage Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 dried Chinese black mushrooms; 1 cup hot water; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 3 tablespoons sliced fresh ginger; 1 large clove garlic, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; 1 cup chopped onion; 4 cups shredded Chinese cabbage; 1 pound lean beef chuck or flank, in 1/2-inch cubes; 8 cups beef stock or water; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

8 dried Chinese black mushrooms
1 cup hot water
2 tablespoons cooking oil
3 tablespoons sliced fresh ginger
1 large clove garlic, sliced
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 cup chopped onion
4 cups shredded Chinese cabbage
1 pound lean beef chuck or flank, in 1/2-inch cubes
8 cups beef stock or water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Place mushrooms in a bowl, cover with water and allow to stand for 30 minutes to soften.
2
When the mushrooms are soft remove the stems and slice the caps.
3
Reserve the soaking liquid.
4
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy saucepan or casserole, add the ginger and garlic and saute over medium heat for several minutes.
5
Do not allow the garlic to brown.
6
Sprinkle with five-spice powder and stir.
7
Add the onion and cabbage and continue to cook, stirring from time to time, until the vegetables have wilted.
8
Add the beef, the mushrooms, the mushroom-soaking liquid and the stock or water.
9
Bring to a simmer and cook gently, partly covered for one-and-a-half hours.
10
Skim the surface a few times in the beginning.
11
When the beef is tender, season the soup to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
12
If desired, the soup can be served over cooked brown rice or egg noodles.

493

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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: 8 dried Chinese black mushrooms, 1 cup hot water, 2 tablespoons cooking oil, 3 tablespoons sliced fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Gingery Beef And Cabbage 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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Gingery Beef And Cabbage Soup

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