Description
Winter Warmer Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days, blending vibrant vegetables and healing spices into a nourishing, vegan delight. This one-pot recipe bursts with flavor from garlic, ginger, and turmeric, making it not only delicious but also a powerful immune booster. Perfect for cozy family dinners or quick lunches, this soup is easily customizable with your favorite veggies and makes a fantastic meal prep option. In just 30 minutes, you can have a hearty bowl of warmth that satisfies your taste buds and nurtures your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon oil (optional)
- 2–3 bay leaves
- 5–6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1–2 inches grated ginger
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock (or water)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Black pepper and salt to taste
- Red chili flakes (optional)
- Handful of cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice
- 4 baby bok choy, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups mushrooms, quartered
- 1 cup thin rice noodles
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: dice onion, chop celery, mince garlic, quarter mushrooms, grate ginger, rinse bok choy.
- Sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and celery in a large pot over medium heat with oil for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Add bay leaves, turmeric powder, black pepper, bok choy, mushrooms, vegetable stock (or water), salt to taste, lime juice, and red chili flakes. Stir well.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for about 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Five minutes before serving, stir in rice noodles and cook until al dente.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg