Savory Bok Choy soup

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Boy Choy is loaded with health benefits and so easy to prepare. It is an ideal side dish but also a tasty and light soup as well.

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch of Bok Choy chopped
• 3 cups of low sodium beef stock
• 1 small onion diced
• 1 1/2 cups of diced mushrooms
• 1/2 tablespoon of red pepper flakes
• salt & pepper to taste
• 3-4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 package of bacon (you can also use diced pancetta) cut into two inch lengths

Instructions:

In one large skillet  saute bacon and drain on a towel leaving a small amount of bacon fat in the pan then saute onion and mushrooms. Cook until onions and mushrooms are tender. While pan is  hotm add beef stock and add all of the remaining ingredients: Bok Choy, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes. Cover pan and let simmer until Bok Choy is translucent. Serve in bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. This soup tastes great with toasted french bread. Enjoy~

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