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Serve this creamy soup as a starter or add a sandwich to make a warm lunch.
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For 4 Serving(s)
creamy-choi-soup
- 1 T peanut oil
- 1/2 c chopped scallions, divided use
- 3 clv garlic, minced
- 2 t coarsely chopped fresh ginger
- 1 lb choi, any kind, chopped
- 1 large potato, peeled and diced
- 3 c vegetable stock or water
- 3/4 t salt
- 1/4 t each freshly ground black pepper and hot pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1 t toasted sesame oil
- 2 T sour cream
Creamy Choi Soup Directions
- Heat the peanut oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Set aside a couple tablespoons of scallions for a garnish. Add the remaining scallions, garlic, and ginger to the pot. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the choi and potato. Pour in the stock or water and add the salt, pepper, and hot pepper flakes to taste. Increase the heat and bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer until the potato is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the toasted sesame oil. Transfer the soup to a food processor or a blender and purée. Ladle soup into individual bowls.
Garnish each bowl with a dollop of sour cream and some chopped scallion. Serve immediately.