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Chinese Napa Cabbage Soup

Comforting Chinese Napa Cabbage Soup in Just 30 Minutes

This Chinese Napa Cabbage Soup is a quick and comforting dish perfect for busy weeknight dinners, bringing together nourishing flavors in just 30 minutes.
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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
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil for sautéing
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups vegetable stock or water with bouillon
  • 1 head napa cabbage chopped
  • 1 medium carrot sliced
For Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil or omit for oil-free

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large soup pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat for about 2 minutes until shimmering.
  2. Sauté the minced garlic in the hot oil for about 1 minute until fragrant and golden.
  3. Add the chopped napa cabbage and sliced carrot, stirring to coat with oil. Pour in the vegetable stock to cover the vegetables.
  4. Increase heat to high and bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  5. After 20 minutes, stir in soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and sesame oil, adjusting seasoning as necessary.
  6. Serve the soup in bowls while hot, enjoying the comforting aroma.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a healthier version, sauté garlic in vegetable broth or water. Adjust simmering time for desired vegetable texture.

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