Asian Mushroom Soup

Submitted by PinkCherryBlossom

"Shiitakes are a great source of vitamin D and are thought to aid digestion. This recipe comes from the food coach."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 5 dried shiitake mushrooms
• 2 star anise
• 3 tablespoons tamari
• 1 bunch baby bok choy
• 1⁄2 cup fresh coriander, chopped
• 3 cm gingerroot, peeled
• 3 tablespoons mirin
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 2 spring onions, finely chopped

directions

1. Cover shiitake in a bowl with 1 cup hot water. Let stand for 20 minutes.
2. Add the soaking water to a saucepan with 6 cups water, 1 spring onion, ginger, star anise, mirin and tamari.
3. Bring to the boil slowly and add the carrots and sliced shiitake (stems removed).
4. Cook gently for 10-15 minutes.
5. Add bok choy and cook a further 2 minutes.
6. Remove ginger and star anise.
7. Place into serving bowls and add 1 tsp chopped coriander and 1 tsp chopped shallots. Serve.

Reviews

[*Parsley*]

Great, healthy soup! I made this using fresh shiitake mushrooms in place of dried, so I just skipped the soaking part. The star anise adds terrific flavor; don't skip it! I liked that the veegies weren't overcooked. The baby bok choy still had a little crunch. Thanx for posting!