Asian Pork and Noodle Soup

  Soups

This soup can be made quickly and features flavors from ginger, sesame, soy sauce and green onions. Cantonese bean thread noodles, also called cellophane noodles, are typically soaked in hot water for 10-15 minutes, then rinsed and used in soups and stir-fries.

Asian Pork and Noodle Soup

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces uncooked bean thread noodles
  • 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch diagonal slices
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped bok choy
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
  • 3-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 3/4 cup cubed cooked pork tenderloin
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced diagonally

Instructions

  • 1. Soak noodles according to package directions.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute carrots and bok choy in oil until tender. Add ginger; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, water, soy sauce, pepper and noodles. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until noodles are tender. Stir in pork and green onions; heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 116 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 476mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

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