Mushroom Soup with Asian Pear
This soothing Chinese soup combines earthy mushrooms with the gentle sweetness of Asian pears for a perfectly balanced sweet-savory flavor. Made with homemade or boxed chicken broth, it’s rich in umami and comfort. Serve as a light, nourishing meal or a cozy starter — this soup delivers flavor and warmth with every spoonful.
Ingredients
- 1½ quarts unsalted chicken broth
- 2 large Asian pears about 10 ounces total, cored and roughly cut in 1-inch pieces
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms such as beech, oyster and shiitake, trimmed and sliced ⅛-inch thick if large
- ½ cup Shaoxing rice wine
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced peeled fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon goji berries
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
Instructions
- Bring 1½ quarts chicken broth to a boil in a 3-quart stockpot. Add pear, mushrooms, ½ cup Shaoxing, 1 tablespoon each ginger and goji berries, ¾ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon white pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; cook, covered, until the pear is tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes.
Notes
No Added Sugar Sesame-Free Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1½ cups Total Fat 1g Saturated Fat 0g Cholesterol 6mg Sodium 320mg Total Carbohydrate 9g Dietary Fiber 2g Total Sugars 5g Added Sugars 0g Protein 4g Vitamin C 4mg Calcium 9mg Iron 0mg Potassium 231mg
Serving Size 1½ cups Total Fat 1g Saturated Fat 0g Cholesterol 6mg Sodium 320mg Total Carbohydrate 9g Dietary Fiber 2g Total Sugars 5g Added Sugars 0g Protein 4g Vitamin C 4mg Calcium 9mg Iron 0mg Potassium 231mg