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Guest Post: Sarah McLellan, Asian/Aussie Detox Soup

As Sunday Funday comes to an end and I sit and watch the Golden Globes, I am even more motivated to eat good and work out this week. I recently connected with Australian native Sarah McLellan, Founer of the Blog, The Aussie Who Ate The Big Apple, who gave me the perfect recipe try make this week.

Eat WELL and be MERRY
XO,
Chels

HomeCookin: detox soup…. homemade asian veggie soup w/ shitakes, boy choy, baby corn, chili and cilantro. Broth infused with garlic, ginger, star anise & fish sauce.

RECIPE:

So, in a large pot I poured in a carton of Chicken Stock (could use Veggie) – and 1.5 cups water.
Add 1 large clove of sliced garlic, 1 large piece of fresh ginger sliced, half a red chilli sliced, 1 chopped green onion, 2 star anise.
add a bunch of cilantro , the juice of a lime and bring to a boil.
Add 1 tbsp fish sauce and a splash of sesame oil.
Simmer for 15 mins

Cook brown rice noodles to package directions. Strain and chill in cold water.

In a pan saute half a sliced onion and 1 cup sliced shitakes. Add 1 cup halved baby corn saute for a min.

With a slotted spoon, skim the broth and remove large chunks of garlic/ginger etc.

Add the mushrooms, corn and onion to the broth.
Add 2 cups bok choy and simmer until wilted.

Add noodles to bowl, ladle in soup, veggies. Garnish with cilantro, green onion and chili.

Add fish sauce, shiracha to taste.

About Sarah:
Sarah McLellan is an Australian who has lived, worked and eaten her way through NYC for the past 12 years. From performing as a dancer & singer in Musical Theater productions in Australia, the US and on Broadway ….to touring throughout the world as lead singer of a rock band, Sarah has found amazing food experiences in cities across the globe. Food and travel are her passions and sharing her stories of her journeys, cooking and eating make her happy!

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