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Simple 5-ingredient Napa Cabbage Soup

Only 5 ingredients, including water and salt. Dried shrimp infuses this quick vegetable broth with a light, refreshing umami taste. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Calorie conscious, Freezer friendly
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of water
  • 20 g dried shrimp
  • A few slices of ginger
  • 300 g Napa cabbage
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Put water in a pot and set it over high heat, with the lid on to bring it to boil quicker.
  • Briefly rinse dried shrimp and get it into the pot. Wash and slice ginger, and add to pot as well.
  • Clean and prepare Napa cabbage in the meantime. Add vegetables to pot once the water boils.
  • Boil on high heat with the lid on for about 10 minutes, or until vegetables have softened to your liking.
  • Salt to taste, and serve piping hot.