Clear Vegetable & Ginger Soup
A light broth full of high-water vegetables and ginger — barely any oil, nothing heavy, a gentle bowl for a reset day.
Ingredients
- ½ head Napa cabbage
- 2 Carrot
- 1 tbsp Ginger
- 1000 ml Vegetable stock
- ½ tsp Salt
- 150 g Mushroom (optional)
- 2 cloves Garlic (optional)
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce (optional)
- 2 Scallions (optional)
Method
- Slice the cabbage, carrot, and mushrooms; grate the ginger and mince the garlic.
- Simmer the stock with the ginger and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Add the carrot and mushrooms and simmer for 5 minutes, then add the cabbage and the salt and cook until just tender.
- Season the broth with the soy sauce.
- Ladle into bowls and scatter the scallions over.
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About Clear Vegetable & Ginger Soup
A clear vegetable soup with ginger is a Chinese restorative, the kind of bowl you reach for when you want to eat something nourishing without heaviness. The approach is minimalist: a vegetable stock barely kissed with oil, ginger and garlic simmered in just long enough to infuse, then quick-cooked high-water vegetables—napa cabbage, mushroom, carrot—added in waves so everything stays tender and bright. Soy adds the final note of umami without overshadowing the delicate broth.
What makes this soup work is its clarity, literally and philosophically. There's nothing here competing for attention; each ingredient reads distinctly. The ginger provides warmth and a subtle spice, the cabbage wilts into tender ribbons, the mushrooms release their earthiness into the broth. It's vegan by necessity and satisfying by design—the volume of vegetables and the cooking method ensure you feel full while the broth itself remains light. This is the kind of soup that doesn't demand an occasion; it's as much about resetting your palate as it is about eating. Serve it hot, garnish with scallion, and you've got a bowl that functions equally well as a starting course or a simple standalone lunch.
Clear Vegetable & Ginger Soup: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Clear Vegetable & Ginger Soup?
A serving has about 50 calories — 3.4g protein, 9.4g carbs, 0.5g fat, 1.4g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Clear Vegetable & Ginger Soup gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Soy sauce. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
Do I need every ingredient to make Clear Vegetable & Ginger Soup?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out mushroom, garlic, soy sauce — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Clear Vegetable & Ginger Soup make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.