Simple Bok Choy Soup Recipe

Bowl of Bok Choy Soup with red ladle spoon in it.

This simple bok choy soup recipe is the perfect nutritious and filling meal for a cold day. Made with fresh baby bok choy, garlic, and soy sauce, this Asian-inspired broth is ready in just 15 minutes. It's a clean, nourishing, and flavorful soup that will quickly become your favorite winter pick-me-up. Try this bok choy soup today

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Course: Soup

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Simple Bok Choy Soup Recipe

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 49kcal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil 0.5 fl. oz | 15 ml
2 garlic cloves minced
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 32 fl. oz | 950 ml
1 tablespoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon sesame oil
2 baby bok choy halved (about 5 oz | 140 g)
2 green onions sliced
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Sauté Garlic

In a pot, heat oil over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 2: Simmer the Broth

Pour in broth and bring to a gentle boil.
Add soy sauce and sesame oil. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.

Step 3: Add Bok Choy

Add halved bok choy to the pot. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until tender but still bright green.

Step 4: Finish & Serve

Stir in green onions.
Taste and adjust with salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot.

Notes

Taste & Texture
Light and savory with a hint of garlic and soy. The bok choy is tender with a slight crunch, floating in a clear, comforting broth.

Cooking Tips
Use low-sodium broth if controlling salt. Add sliced mushrooms or tofu for extra protein and body. Don’t overcook bok choy — it’s best slightly crisp.

Storage & Reheating
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Freezing: Not recommended, as bok choy becomes mushy when thawed. Reheating: Reheat gently on the stove until hot. Avoid boiling again.

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