Mongo Guisado (Mung Bean Soup) Recipe

Name: Mongo Guisado (Mung Bean Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound raw mung beans; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 pound boneless pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 pound peeled and deveined prawns; 1 small tomato, diced; 3 cups chicken broth, or more as needed; 1/2 pound fresh spinach leaves

Servings: persons

1/2 pound raw mung beans
2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 pound boneless pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 pound peeled and deveined prawns
1 small tomato, diced
3 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
1/2 pound fresh spinach leaves

1
Bring the mung beans and the water to a boil in a pot; cook at a boil until the beans are soft, about 40 minutes. Mash the beans; set aside.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large pot; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil over medium heat until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the pork; season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking the mixture another 3 minutes. Gently stir the prawns into the mixture; cook 2 minutes more. Add the tomatoes; cook another 3 minutes. Reduce heat, and pour the chicken broth over the mixture; allow the mixture to simmer in the broth for 5 minutes.
3
Add the mashed beans to the soup; mix well. Cook another 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent any of the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Add more chicken broth or water if the soup is too thick. Stir the spinach leaves into the soup and cook 2 minutes more before serving hot.

532

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound raw mung beans, 2 cups water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mongo Guisado (Mung Bean 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.

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Mongo Guisado (Mung Bean Soup)

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