Oriental Veggie Soup

 

For 6 servings

• 15 ml vegetable oil
• 2 green onions, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 30 ml fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
• 12 fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
• 1 liter Chinese cabbage, minced
• 15 ml creamy peanut butter
• 30 ml soy sauce
• 1 liter vegetable stock
• 5 ml sesame oil
• 15 ml sambal oelek
• 30 ml rice vinegar
• Salt and pepper

1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil and sauté the green onions, garlic and ginger for 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Add the shiitakes and Chinese cabbage, then continue cooking for 6 to 7 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, whisk the peanut butter, gradually pouring in the soy sauce; add a little water until you get a smooth sauce.
4. Pour the vegetable broth into the pan containing the vegetables, then add the soy sauce and peanut butter mixture, sesame oil, sambal oelek and vinegar.
5. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, season and serve.

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