Description
This comforting Tomato Enoki Mushroom Soup combines savory ground beef, tangy tomato paste, and delicate enoki mushrooms simmered in a flavorful chicken stock. Aromatic ginger, garlic, and scallions enhance the broth, making it a delicious and nutritious option perfect for a light meal or starter.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 slices ginger
- 3 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 scallions (separated into whites and greens; whites cut into 2-inch pieces; greens thinly sliced)
- 3 packs enoki mushrooms
Instructions
- Heat Aromatics: In a medium pot, heat the oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the ginger slices and smashed garlic cloves, cooking for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook Ground Beef: Increase heat to medium-high and add the lean ground beef. Cook for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef loses its pink color and starts sizzling.
- Add Tomato Paste: Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 more minutes to deepen the flavor and remove any raw taste.
- Simmer Soup: Pour in the low-sodium chicken stock, then add sugar, salt, ground white pepper, white vinegar, enoki mushrooms, and the white parts of the scallions. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for at least 15 minutes, allowing the mushrooms to soften and absorb the broth’s flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the soup from heat, garnish with the thinly sliced green parts of the scallions, and serve hot. Enjoy your flavorful and comforting soup!
Notes
- Use low-sodium chicken stock to control the salt level in the soup.
- If tomato paste is unavailable, you can substitute with canned crushed tomatoes, but reduce the added water stock accordingly to maintain flavor intensity.
- For a vegetarian version, omit ground beef and use vegetable stock instead.
- Ensure enoki mushrooms are fresh and trim off the root ends before adding to the soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: tomato soup, enoki mushrooms, ground beef soup, Asian soup recipe, comforting soup
