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Cozy Chinese Rice Soup Recipe - Rice soup: Make this easy, savory Chinese rice soup in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a comforting and quick meal. Try this flavo

Cozy Chinese Rice Soup Recipe

This easy Chinese Rice Soup recipe is the perfect bowl of comfort, ready in under 30 minutes. It's a simple yet incredibly flavorful dish, featuring tender rice, savory broth infused with ginger and garlic, and crisp fresh vegetables. Ideal for a quick lunch or a light dinner.
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Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 litre / 32 oz chicken stock/broth, low sodium
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1.5 cm / 1/2" ginger piece
  • 1 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
  • 1/4-1 /2 tsp sesame oil (, toasted)
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 3/4 cup uncooked white rice
  • 3 stems choy sum

Method
 

  1. Combine chicken stock, soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine, garlic, and ginger in a pot over high heat.
  2. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse flavors.
  3. Add rice and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, ensuring the broth bubbles gently.
  4. Add choy sum stems and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Remove and discard the garlic cloves and ginger slices.
  6. Stir in choy sum leaves, sesame oil, and white pepper until leaves wilt. Serve immediately.

Notes

- For extra depth, use homemade chicken stock.
- Adjust chili flakes for heat if desired.
- Serve with a drizzle of chili oil for an extra kick.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.