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Chinese Napa Cabbage Soup

Soul-Soothing Chinese Napa Cabbage Soup in 30 Minutes

A quick, vegan, and gluten-free Chinese Napa Cabbage Soup that warms your body and soul.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 41
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced; substitute with garlic powder if necessary
  • 4 cups Vegetable Stock Can use water or miso paste
  • 1 head Napa Cabbage Substitute with bok choy or regular cabbage if needed
  • 1 medium Carrot Julienned or sliced thinly
For the Flavor Enhancers
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing Wine Dry sherry or mirin can be used as substitutes
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Omit for oil-free option

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • soup pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, heat a splash of neutral oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant and golden.
  2. Introduce sliced napa cabbage and julienned carrots to the pot. Pour in vegetable stock and bring to a gentle boil.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Allow the soup to simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Uncover the pot and stir in soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and sesame oil. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
  5. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve warm, optionally garnishing with fresh herbs or sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 41kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize the soup using your favorite ingredients for a comforting bowl of goodness.

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