Easy Asian Watercress Soup
Easy Asian watercress soup with dates, goji and lots of ginger — a nourishing winter remedial soup!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
- 1 bunch of watercress washed
- 1 tablespoon of goji washed
- 6 red dates washed
- 4 slices of ginger
- 2 medium carrots sliced
- 8 cups water
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon mushroom seasoning or vegetable stock
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- Pepper to taste
Heat water in a pot. Add red dates and goji.
Heat oil in a pan at medium heat. Add ginger, carrots, pinch of salt and lightly fry for 1 minute. Then transfer into the pot of water.
Add salt, pepper, mushroom seasoning and sesame oil.
Add watercress and simmer for 15 minutes at low to medium heat.
Serve immediately.