Very Low Calorie Chinese Vegetable Soup – and quick! The Fastest and Most Easy Low-Calorie Chinese Vegetable Soup (Super Healthy Version) Summary

Features:

Quick and Easy to Make: Only 15 minutes from start to finish, including preparation and cooking.

Low-Calorie and Healthy: Only 108 calories per serving, low in carbohydrates.

Unique Flavor: Made with Chinese broth, infused with a rich blend of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and star anise.

Versatile: Vegetables can be freely combined to meet individual preferences.

Main Ingredients

Stock Ingredients:

1 liter chicken or vegetable broth (low-sodium chicken broth, such as Campbell's brand, is recommended)

2 cloves garlic, 1 slice ginger (cut into 5 thin slices)

1 star anise (optional)

1.5 tablespoons soy sauce (regular or light soy sauce is recommended)

2 teaspoons sugar

1.5 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine (can be substituted with dry sherry, mirin, or cooking sake)

1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

Vegetable Ingredients (to taste):

4-6 stalks of Chinese broccoli (or bok choy), stems and leaves separated and chopped

1 carrot, finely chopped

75g enoki mushrooms (or other mushrooms)

Optional Ingredients:

Cooked chicken, tofu, fish fillets, or raw shrimp, etc.

Preparation Steps

Preparing the Stock: Add all stock ingredients to a pot and heat to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Preparing the Vegetables: While the stock is simmering, chop the vegetables and set aside.

Stewing Vegetables: Bring the stock to a boil over high heat.

Add carrots, broccoli stems, and enoki mushrooms, and cook for 3 minutes.

Add broccoli leaves and cook for another 2 minutes until tender.

Plating: Remove the garlic and ginger from the broth. Divide the vegetables and stock into bowls.

Seasoning: Garnish with cilantro, scallions, crispy fried shallots, and chili sauce (optional) for decoration and flavor.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 108 kcal

Carbohydrates: 14g

Protein: 6g

Fat: 3g

Sodium: 2644mg

Fiber: 3g

Sugar: 7g

Tips and Variations:

Flexible Ingredients: Use vegetables you have on hand, such as cabbage, zucchini, and mushrooms.

Stock Seasoning: Chinese cooking wine is key to enhancing the flavor of the stock. If unavailable, use other alcoholic beverages or oyster sauce.

Increasing Satiety: For added carbohydrates, consider making a noodle or rice version. Reader Feedback: Readers generally praised this soup for its delicious taste, healthy low-calorie content, and ease of preparation, making it a staple in many households.

Some readers added ingredients such as tofu and chicken to further enrich the soup.

This soup is not only suitable for those seeking a healthy diet but also an ideal quick meal choice for busy individuals.