Thai Pork and Noodle Soup
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger (from a 1-inch piece)
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps thinly sliced
- kosher salt
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce or soy sauce
- 4 ounces wonton wrappers (about 10), sliced into 1/2-inch strips
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
- sliced red chili peppers and cilantro leaves, for serving
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the scallion whites, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the pork and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the mushrooms and ½ teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes more.
- Add the broth, fish sauce, and 2 cups water to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the wonton wrappers, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the lime juice. Serve with the scallion greens, chili peppers, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 475
- Fat 29g
- Sat Fat 9g
- Cholesterol 80mg
- Sodium 950mg
- Protein 25g
- Carbohydrate 28g
- Sugar 4g
- Fiber 2g
- Iron 2mg
- Calcium 40mg
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
Quick Tip
Wonton wrappers will keep in the freezer, tightly wrapped, for up to 3 months. Let thaw completely before using.
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