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Mung Bean Soup

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Mung bean soup is a light, nourishing soup made with tender mung beans, vegetables, and simple seasoning for comforting plant-based meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 -6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 357
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Equipment

5 Quart Pot
5 Quart Pot
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soup pot with lid

Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and a pinch of salt.
  3. Cook 5–6 minutes, until soft.
  4. Add carrots and cook 3–4 minutes more.
  5. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  6. Add mung beans, bay leaf, and broth or water.
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
  8. Cover and simmer 40–45 minutes, until beans are very tender.
  9. Adjust Texture
  10. Mash lightly with a spoon or blend partially if you prefer a creamier soup.
  11. Remove bay leaf.
  12. Season with salt and pepper.
  13. Finish with lemon juice or herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 19gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 34mgPotassium: 1111mgFiber: 14gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5186IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Extra warmth: add cumin or turmeric
Creamier without dairy: blend half the soup
Grow-it-yourself: mung beans can be sprouted at home
Meal prep: keeps well and reheats gently

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