Creamy Choi Soup

Recipe Types: Soup, Vegetarian

Serve this creamy soup as a starter or add a sandwich to make a warm lunch.Ingredients

• 1 T peanut oil
• 1⁄2 c chopped scallions, divided use
• 3 clv garlic, minced
• 2 t coarsely chopped fresh ginger
• 1 lb choi, any kind, chopped
• 1 large potato, peeled and diced
• 3 c vegetable stock or water
• 3⁄4 t salt
• 1⁄4 t each freshly ground black pepper and hot pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1 t toasted sesame oil
• 2 T sour cream

Instructions

1. Heat the peanut oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat.
2. Set aside a couple tablespoons of scallions for a garnish.
3. Add the remaining scallions, garlic, and ginger to the pot.
4. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the choi and potato.
5. Pour in the stock or water and add the salt, pepper, and hot pepper flakes to taste. Increase the heat and bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer until the potato is tender, about 20 minutes.
6. Remove the pot from heat.
7. Stir in the toasted sesame oil.
8. Transfer the soup to a food processor or a blender and purée.
9. Ladle soup into individual bowls. Garnish each bowl with a dollop of sour cream and some chopped scallion. Serve immediately.