CLEAR ASIAN SOUP

I get hungry looking at these pictures every time. Clear Asian inspired soups have been a family favorite since I can remember. My mother would make a huge amount to feed a family of five (including three hungry males) and plenty of left overs for the week ahead.

It is such a clean, warm, gentle and nutritional meal that I adore. Also, yes you guessed it, it is super easy too. For my palette I find I lean towards savoury foods for almost all my dishes. Besides a few treats to keep us sane. I used to love diving into the fridge in the morning and finding my mothers famous soup ready for a big breakfast serving. 

A couple of yummy optional additives to this recipe could be a sprinkle of coriander, nutritional yeast, almonds, pumpkin seeds and seaweed. All of these are super delicious and add a nice crunch as well to the dish. 

You can easily swap any of these vegetables to suit your palette. Also, the flavouring of this soup can be altered to your liking. Some may prefer a very subtle chilli and salted taste, where as others may rather a big kick of flavour. One beautiful and healthy ingredient staple in this meal is Coconut Aminos. Similar tasting to soy sauce but far more nutritious. Some of the benefits include the following -

Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Non-GMO, No MSG and Vegan 

Low glycemic (35)-70% less Sodium than Soy Sauce

Natural nutrients and enzymes present-Allows body to naturally digest it nutritionally

Such a great addition to the pantry. Now it is time to learn this beautiful dish and give it a go on your travels or in your household. 

Serves 4

Prep time - 10 min

Cooking time - 25 min

Total time - 35 min

INGREDIENTS

6-7 cups water

2 Tbs Coconut Oil

2 Onions chopped

4 Cloves of garlic finely chopped

6 Large Mushrooms sliced

1 Broccoli chopped

1 Capsicum sliced

1 cup of Baby Spinach

1 cup of Bok Choy sliced

1 cup of Snow Peas chopped

To taste - Coconut Aminos, tamari or soy sauce

Optional - Cooked Tofu, cubed

Optional - 1 Root finely chopped ginger

Optional - 3 Finely sliced chilli

Optional - Coriander garnish

Optional - Pre cooked noodles ( our favorites are Konjac noodles and Soba noodles )

DIRECTIONS

Heat oil in large pot. Add coconut oil, garlic, onion, ginger and optional chilli on medium heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Add optional pre cooked cubed tofu. Cook for 1 min. In separate pan heat and add coconut oil. Add all vegetables and lightly stir fry for 2-3 minutes. Set aside. Add all of the water to large pot and bring to boil. Add vegetables and pre cooked noodles and preferred sauce to taste. Simmer for 5-6 min. Serve and enjoy with optional garnish such as coriander and almond.

Hope you enjoy this lovely clean meal. It will warm and satisfy and can even be a nice addition to a side or starter to your favourite Asian meals. Mmmmm slurp away.

PEACE X  Kirsty, Brent & Alfie