Gluten-Free Dim Sum Turnip Soup

Ingredients

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• 6 cups gluten-free chicken or vegetable stock Shop
• 1 pound daikon radish (turnip), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup protein (cooked shredded chicken, firm tofu cubes, or cooked lentils)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp neutral oil (like canola or grapeseed)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water Shop
• 1 tsp salt, or to taste
• 1/2 tsp black pepper, or to taste
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (optional)

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the neutral oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. If using, add the grated fresh ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
2. 2 Add the sliced carrots and celery to the pot, stirring occasionally for about 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften slightly. If you are using pre-cooked protein like shredded chicken or lentils, you can add them now to warm through.
3. 3 Pour in the gluten-free chicken or vegetable stock and add the cubed daikon radish. Bring the liquid to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 25-30 minutes, or until the daikon radish is tender when pierced with a fork.
4. 4 Once the daikon radish is tender, whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering soup. Continue to cook, stirring gently, for another 5 minutes until the soup has thickened to your desired consistency. If you are using firm tofu cubes, add them during this step to warm through.
5. 5 Season the soup generously with salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

Tips & Notes

• Daikon tastes sweet and mild when simmered until just tender. Check it after 20 minutes.
• Add a few slices of fresh ginger to the stock with the daikon for a more Cantonese-style broth.
• Garnish with sliced scallions and cilantro just before serving.

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