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Sop Buncis: Simple Green Bean & Tomato Soup
This clear green bean soup is a simple, comforting dish that uses common ingredients and can be whipped up quickly. It’s light and refreshing, with a hint of tanginess from the boiled tomatoes.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 200 gr green beans, chopped
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 2 inches fresh ginger, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 small tomato, quartered
- 1 tsp concentrated chicken stock
- 300 ml water
- ½ tsp black pepper powder
- Pinch of white pepper powder
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a cooking pot over low heat. Add the sliced onions, saute until they soften, around 3 mins.
- 2
Add the ginger and garlic. Continue sauteeing for another 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- 3
Add the water and bring to a boil.
- 4
Add all the remaining ingredients. Cook over medium heat, until the green beans soften, around 15 mins.
- 5
Turn off the heat and serve.