Cantonese Spiced Pork Meatball Soup Recipe

Name: Cantonese Spiced Pork Meatball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 quarts beef broth; 1/2 cup tomato puree; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1 1/2 pound ground lean pork; 1/2 cup long grain rice, halfway cooked; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons watercress, minced; salt, to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 quarts beef broth
1/2 cup tomato puree
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 1/2 pound ground lean pork
1/2 cup long grain rice, halfway cooked
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons watercress, minced
salt, to taste

1
In a large saucepan or pot, heat the oil over moderate heat.
2
Add the onion and garlic and stir till softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the broth, tomato puree, allspice, and nutmeg, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, combine the pork, rice, egg, watercress, and salt and pepper in a large bowl, mix thoroughly with your hands till well blended, and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon till the mixture is fluffy.
5
To shape the meatballs, roll the mixture into balls about 1/2 inch in diameter.
6
Drop the meatballs into the simmering broth and stir gently to keep them from sticking to one another.
7
Cover the pan and simmer the soup about 30 minutes longer.
8
Serve piping hot in wide soup bowls.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, 2 quarts beef broth, and more.

Yes, Cantonese Spiced Pork Meatball Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cantonese Spiced Pork Meatball Soup

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