MUSHROOM BOK CHOY SOUP

Mushroom Bok Choy Soup image

I thought of this healthy and delicious recipe when my wife was sick and craving a nice flavorful brothy soup to help make her feel better. It really did the trick! She's asked me to make it several times since then.

Provided by Christopher

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes

Time 22m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

¼ cup unsalted butter
1 head bok choy, chopped
1 pound white and crimini mushrooms, cut into quarters
4 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons minced garlic, or more to taste
8 slices fresh ginger, quartered
¼ cup lime juice
7 cups chicken broth
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Heat butter in a stock pot over medium heat; add bok choy, mushrooms, green onions, garlic, and ginger. Sprinkle mushroom mixture with lime juice; cook and stir just until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high, pour in chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Serve with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 26.2 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1178.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g