Wuyi Bamboo Shoot Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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A delicate, aromatic broth featuring tender bamboo shoots and fresh ginger, simmered to highlight the mountain-grown flavors of Fujian's Wuyi region. This Chinese-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Bamboo shoots (canned, sliced), Fresh ginger (julienned), Scallions (thinly sliced) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup Bamboo shoots (canned, sliced)
1/2 cup Dried shiitake mushrooms (rehydrated, sliced)
1 inch Fresh ginger (julienned)
3 stalks Scallions (thinly sliced)
4 cups Chicken broth
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Cornstarch
2 tbsp Water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Step 2: Add 1 cup of sliced bamboo shoots and 1/2 cup of rehydrated shiitake mushrooms, then simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 3: Stir in 1 inch of julienned ginger and 3 stalks of thinly sliced scallions, and simmer for 5 more minutes.
Step 4: Whisk 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to form a slurry, then stir into the soup while stirring continuously until it thickens slightly.
Step 5: Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and simmer for 2 additional minutes. Remove from heat and serve immediately.