Potato Choi Soup

by Sarah Weise

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp peanut oil
3 c vegetable broth or water
1/2 c scallions
3/4 tsp salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp hot pepper flakes
1 inch piece of ginger, grated (tip: save time grating with a mini food processor)
3/4 lb bok choy, chopped
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 large potato, peeled and diced
2 Tbsp sour cream

Directions

1. Heat peanut oil in medium pot over medium heat. Add scallions, garlic, and ginger to pot. Cook stirring until fragrant, 1 minute.

2. Add choy and potatoes. Pour in stock or water and add salt, pepper and hot pepper flakes to taste. Increase heat and bring to boil; cover, reduce heat, simmer until the potato is tender, 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in toasted sesame oil.

3. Puree soup with an immersion blender, or transfer to food processor or blender. Ladle to bowls, garnish with chopped scallions and a dollop of sour cream. Serve immediately.