Raindrop Soup

Transport your taste buds to a world of lightness and purity with Raindrop Soup—a delicate and refreshing vegetarian soup inspired by the simplicity of nature. This easy-to-make recipe features a fragrant broth made from vegetable stock, shiitake mushrooms, and baby bok choy, infused with the zesty brightness of ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a touch of lemon juice. Perfect for a quick and wholesome meal, the soup is elevated with cubes of tender tofu (optional), fresh cilantro, and crisp spring onions for garnish. With just 15 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes to cook, this soothing soup is ideal for weeknight dinners or as a starter for an elegant meal. Packed with flavor but light as a raindrop, this soup is both vegan-friendly and soul-warming, making it the perfect addition to your healthy recipe repertoire. Serve it piping hot and savor its delicate, umami-rich character!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup water
• 4 whole shiitake mushrooms
• 2 heads baby bok choy
• 2 stalks spring onions
• 1 tablespoon ginger
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
• 0.5 cup tofu (optional, cut into small cubes)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and slice the shiitake mushrooms thinly. Set aside.

Step 2

Separate the baby bok choy leaves and rinse thoroughly. Chop into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Finely slice the spring onions and grate the fresh ginger.

Step 4

In a large pot, combine the vegetable broth and water, and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

Step 5

Add sliced mushrooms, grated ginger, and chopped bok choy. Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and white pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 7

If using, gently fold in the tofu cubes and allow them to heat through for 2–3 minutes.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and sliced spring onions.

Step 9

Serve hot and enjoy the light and refreshing flavors of your Raindrop Soup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1851.1 grams (1851.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	547

Total Fat 15.50g	20%
Saturated Fat 2.50g	13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4286mg	186%
Total Carbohydrate 77.90g	28%
Dietary Fiber 18.50g	66%
Total Sugars 21.90g
Protein 36.10g	72%

Vitamin D 11IU	54%
Calcium 1028mg	79%
Iron 16mg	86%
Potassium 3257mg	69%

*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: 23.4%

Protein: 24.2%

Carbs: 52.3%