Sunday, 3 February 2013

Asian Kohlrabi Soup

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 salad onions, finely sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • ½ red chilli, finely chopped
  • 1 kohlrabi, peeled and diced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp ginger, finely chopped
  • 200ml/7fl oz chicken stock, heated (vegetarians can substitute vegetable stock)
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander


Preparation method

  • Heat the oil in a small saucepan. Fry the salad onions with the garlic and chilli until soft.
  • Add the diced kohlrabi and cook until soft.
  • Add the soy, sesame oil, ginger and chicken stock and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Simmer for eight minutes.
  • To serve, stir through the chopped coriander and serve in a warm bowl.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/laxa_82664