After perfect day for soup.

[Steve H]

Morning all!
Yesterday was a prime day for soup. -1 with winds making it totally miserable out.
I decided on a soup with a Asian flare. I've done this before. And we love it!
4 quarts chicken stock
1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 cups matchstick carrots
1.5 tsp minced ginger divided
3 tsp toasted sesame oil divided
2 tsp minced garlic divided
1 egg
1/2 cup. Plus 2 tbs soy sauce3
Chili oil to taste. I used 2tbs
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
Green onions to taste. I used a small bunch.
4 cups baby bok choy cut whichever way you prefer. I just shredded a bit by hand. I saved the white firm parts for dinner tonight

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Beat egg in a large bowl. Stir in breadcrumbs, 1/2 tsp garlic, 1tsp ginger, 2 tbs soy sauce and 1tsp sesame oil. Add ground pork and stir to incorporate seasonings into pork. Shape meatballs using a rounded 1 tsp measuring spoon. Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake for about 20 minutes in a pre-heated 400 degree oven.
Heat 1 tbs oil vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sesame oil and carrots and saute for 5-7 minutes. Add rest ginger and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add broth, soy sauce and chili garlic sauce. Bring to a boil over high heat, them reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Add meatballs, rice vinegar and 1/2 of the green onions to the soup and allow to cook until meatballs are heated through. Turn off heat to soup. Stir in bok choy until just wilted. Serve with remaining green onions.

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[gmc2003]

Looks yummy Steve. Currently -7* here thankfully the predicted wind hasn't started up yet.

Point for sure
Chris

 

[Steve H]

Looks yummy Steve. Currently -7* here thankfully the predicted wind hasn't started up yet.

Point for sure
Chris

Thanks Chris! Right now the winds are not bad. Last night they were howling.

 

[chopsaw]

Looks good . Always wanted to do a meatball soup thing .
Gonna be soup this weekend here too . - 10 wind chill right now , but heavy moisture
in the air .

Green onions to taste. I used a small bunch.

Great ingredient for almost anything .
I have some growing on the counter . This came out of w a whole onion that had sprouted .
A bit more root growth and I'll put it in a pot . Then snip the greens to use .

 

[JLinza]

Looks great Steve . That'll hit the spot on these cold days.

 

[in. pred]

i bet that hits the spot!

i like to toss some oyster sauce in some of my stews. not enough to get an "asian" flavor but still bring something. i feel it really adds depth to the flavor of the soup. gives it that "i want another bowl" zing. bay leaves are another thing that always make it into my beef/deer type soups/stews.

same sub zero weather here too. no smoking here for at least 10 days. lol

 

[Steve H]

Looks good . Always wanted to do a meatball soup thing .
Gonna be soup this weekend here too . - 10 wind chill right now , but heavy moisture
in the air .


Great ingredient for almost anything .
I have some growing on the counter . This came out of w a whole onion that had sprouted .
A bit more root growth and I'll put it in a pot . Then snip the greens to use .
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Thanks! I've always thought about planting a couple green onions. Not always at the store. Or looks bad sometimes.

Looks great Steve . That'll hit the spot on these cold days.

Oh, it did! I'm thinking a bowl and a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch.

i bet that hits the spot!

i like to toss some oyster sauce in some of my stews. not enough to get an "asian" flavor but still bring something. i feel it really adds depth to the flavor of the soup. gives it that "i want another bowl" zing. bay leaves are another thing that always make it into my beef/deer type soups/stews.

same sub zero weather here too. no smoking here for at least 10 days. lol

Thanks!

 

[Gonna Smoke]

MAN, that's right up our alley Steve!!