Bok Choy Beef Soup

A spicy-warm soup with light flavorings. As is, I believe it is mildly hot, depending on the jalapenos' quality. Consider adding chayote, more lime, beef broth, tomatoes, or hotter peppers. Very versatile recipe. I recommend serving this soup over or with rice.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 212 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 ½ cups water
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 1 head bok choy, chopped
• 1 pound beef sirloin tips
• 2 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®), or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the beef, and continue cooking until the beef is evenly browned. Season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken broth, water, lime juice, and jalapeno. Increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Stir in bok choy, and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Mix in chile-garlic sauce.