Frozen Bean Sprout Soup

Steps

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   Buy fresh bean sprouts and wash them thoroughly.
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   Portion the bean sprouts according to your meal needs. Pack roughly for one or two meals, or divide into portions for multiple days.
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   Prepare a container with water and fully submerge the bean sprouts so they are completely covered.
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   Squeeze out all air from the bag, seal tightly, and freeze solid. The ice coating protects the sprouts' texture and prevents breakdown upon thawing.
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   Add one to two cups of water to a pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
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   Add the frozen bean sprouts with their ice coating directly to the boiling water without thawing.
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   Once the water boils and the sprouts are fully loosened, add minced garlic, a little soup soy sauce, and salt if needed.
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   Optionally add a broth packet or chicken powder for extra flavor.
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   Top with chopped green onions. The basic soup is complete. Customize with red pepper powder, tofu, kimchi, squid, or fish cake as desired.
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