Asian Mushroom Soup

==Ingredients==
* 1 tbsp tamari or reduced-sodium soy sauce
* 2 tsp chopped fresh ginger
* ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes
* pinch of salt
* 2 tsp dark sesame oil
* 1 cup shredded bok choy greens, blanched
* ½ cup roughly chopped bok choy stems
* 8 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms
* 3 scallions, trimmed
* 2 medium cloves garlic, crushed
* 1 bay leaf
==Directions==
# Remove stems from mushrooms; rinse and finely chop.
# Rinse mushroom caps and thinly slice; set aside 1 cup.
# In large pot, combine mushroom stems, remaining sliced mushrooms, scallions, garlic, bay leaf, bok choy stems, tamari, ginger, pepper flakes and salt.
# Add 6 cups cold water and bring to a boil over high heat.
# Reduce heat to low, cover partially and simmer 45 minutes.
# Pour stock through strainer into clean pot or storage container; discard solids.
# In large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat.
# Add reserved mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 3 minutes.
# Divide sauteed mushrooms and bok choy greens among soup bowls.
# Ladle some broth on top of each and serve.
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