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Chinese Napa Cabbage Soup

Cozy Chinese Napa Cabbage Soup for Quick Weeknight Comfort

This Chinese Napa Cabbage Soup is a cozy, vegan, and gluten-free dish ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for any weeknight.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups vegetable stock or homemade broth
  • 3 large leaves napa cabbage chopped
  • 1 medium carrot sliced
For Flavoring
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine or dry sherry, sake, or omit
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil or omit for oil-free version

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or sturdy soup pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chinese Napa Cabbage Soup
  1. Heat a tablespoon of neutral oil in a Dutch oven or sturdy soup pot over medium heat.
  2. Add 3 cloves of minced garlic to the pot and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring continuously until fragrant.
  3. Introduce 3 chopped large leaves of napa cabbage and sliced carrot to the pot; stir and let soften for about 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in 4 cups of vegetable stock, stirring to mix, and increase heat to bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover the pot; cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Uncover and stir in 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of shaoxing wine, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil; adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Serve warm, ladling soup into bowls and garnishing with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 4500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Using fresh minced garlic is key to enhancing flavor; adjust cooking time for desired texture of napa cabbage. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

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