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Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup with Bok Choy (Bok Choy Soup)

This healing Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup with Bok Choy bursts with flavor from garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and star anise in a cozy, rich broth. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's perfect comfort when you're under the weather or short on time.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 647 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 shallots diced
  • 1 bunch green onions chopped, white and green parts divided
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger minced
  • 5.5 cups low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth for vegan option
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten free
  • 10 oz crimini mushrooms sliced
  • 6 oz rice noodles soak or cook per package instructions
  • 1.5 heads bok choy roughly chopped
  • sesame seeds for topping
  • red pepper flakes for topping

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in your pressure cooker pot over medium heat. Toss in diced shallots and white parts of green onions. Sauté till they get soft, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic and ginger next. Stir them around and cook till you smell that inviting fragrance, just about a minute.
  • Pour in your chicken or veggie broth. Toss in star anise, soy sauce, and sliced mushrooms. Stir it up and seal the lid tight.
  • Let the pressure build and once it hits, set your cooker for 10 minutes. This simmer helps your broth soak up all those flavors deep.
  • After cooking, do a natural release for 5 minutes. Then do a slow release to drop the pressure fully.
  • Remove the star anise and discard it.
  • Add your chopped bok choy and close the lid again but no pressure this time. Let the greens cook for 3 to 4 minutes until they get tender.
  • Cook your rice noodles separately following the package. Drain them well and set aside.
  • Serve by dividing noodles in bowls and ladle that hot broth and veggies over.
  • Sprinkle chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes on top. Ready to slurp!

Notes

To make it vegan, use vegetable broth and tamari. For added protein, stir in cooked chicken or shrimp before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.