Oriental Vegetable Soup

Transform your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and nourishing Oriental Vegetable Soup, a perfect harmony of bold Asian flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring a medley of crisp bok choy, tender shiitake mushrooms, and sweet red bell peppers, this soup is infused with the aromatic warmth of garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Simmered in a rich vegetable stock with a savory splash of soy sauce and tangy rice vinegar, every spoonful is a comforting blend of savory, tangy, and umami notes. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is ideal as a light yet satisfying meal that’s both vegan and packed with nutrients. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for those seeking an easy, flavorful, and healthy way to warm up, this Asian-inspired soup is bound to become a favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 4 stalks green onions, sliced
• 2 medium carrots, julienned
• 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 2 small heads bok choy, roughly chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, julienned
• 6 cups vegetable stock
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the sesame oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced green onions to the pot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until aromatic.

Step 3

Stir in the carrots and cook for 2 minutes to soften slightly.

Step 4

Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, and red bell pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Pour the vegetable stock into the pot and bring it to a gentle boil.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to a simmer and stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, salt, and ground white pepper. Let the soup simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more soy sauce for saltiness or rice vinegar for tanginess, as desired.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and fresh chopped cilantro.

Step 9

Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2266.4 grams (2266.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1085

Total Fat 46.20g	59%
Saturated Fat 7.20g	36%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6515mg	283%
Total Carbohydrate 140.60g	51%
Dietary Fiber 34.30g	122%
Total Sugars 42.90g
Protein 42.20g	84%

Vitamin D 36IU	180%
Calcium 587mg	45%
Iron 13mg	72%
Potassium 4781mg	102%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.3%

Protein: 14.7%

Carbs: 49.0%