Description
A comforting and flavorful Tomato Enoki Mushroom Soup featuring tender ground beef, fragrant ginger and garlic, and delicate enoki mushrooms simmered in a savory tomato broth. This hearty yet light soup balances the tanginess of tomato paste with subtle seasonings, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 slices ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- ½ pound lean ground beef
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅛ 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, warm the oil over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the ginger slices and smashed garlic cloves, cooking for about 2 minutes to release their fragrant flavors into the oil.
- Cook ground beef: Increase the heat to medium-high and add the lean ground beef. Stir and cook until the beef turns brown and is no longer pink, about 5 minutes, allowing it to sizzle and develop flavor.
- Add tomato paste: Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes, deepening the tomato flavor and integrating it with the beef mixture.
- Simmer soup: Pour in the low-sodium chicken stock, then season with sugar, salt, white pepper, and white vinegar. Add the enoki mushrooms and the white parts of the scallions. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook for at least 15 minutes, allowing the mushrooms to soften and the flavors to meld.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with the thinly sliced green parts of the scallions. Serve hot and enjoy your nourishing soup!
Notes
- The 6-ounce can of tomato paste can be substituted with a 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes for a chunkier texture and slightly lighter tomato flavor.
- Use low-sodium chicken stock to control the saltiness of the soup.
- Adjust seasoning, especially vinegar and sugar, to balance the acidity and sweetness to your taste.
- Enoki mushrooms are delicate; avoid overcooking to maintain their texture.
