Description
Winter Warmer Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days, bringing together a medley of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients in a single pot. This hearty vegan and gluten-free dish combines aromatic garlic, ginger, and turmeric with vibrant vegetables and delicate rice noodles, creating a nourishing meal that warms both body and soul. Whether you’re preparing for a cozy weeknight dinner or meal prepping for the week ahead, this soup is versatile and customizable to fit your taste. Enjoy it on its own or paired with crusty bread for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon oil (or oil-free cooking)
- 5–6 minced garlic cloves
- 1–2 inches grated ginger root
- 4 cups low sodium vegetable stock
- 2 stalks chopped celery
- 1 diced onion
- 4 baby bok choy, chopped
- 2 cups quartered mushrooms
- 1 cup thin rice noodles
- Juice of 1 tablespoon lime or lemon
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients: mince garlic, grate ginger, chop celery and onion.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté garlic, ginger, onion, and celery in oil for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Add vegetable stock, bay leaves, turmeric, black pepper, salt, and chili flakes; bring to a boil then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Incorporate bok choy and mushrooms; cook for another 5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in rice noodles and lime juice; simmer for an additional 5 minutes or until noodles are cooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg