Korean Mushroom Soup

Korean Mushroom Soup is a comforting and nourishing breakfast dish that features an umami-rich broth and a variety of mushrooms. This low-carb dish is perfect for starting the day with warmth and flavor while keeping it light and healthy.

Ingredients

• Shiitake mushrooms - 100 grams, sliced
• Enoki mushrooms - 100 grams, trimmed
• King oyster mushrooms - 100 grams, sliced
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Chicken or vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Eggs - 2, beaten
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Add the sliced shiitake and king oyster mushrooms to the pot and sauté for another 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
3. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Add the enoki mushrooms and soy sauce, and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
5. Slowly pour the beaten eggs into the soup while stirring gently to create egg ribbons.
6. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from mushrooms, which support immune health.
• Low in carbs, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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