Thai Pork and Noodle Soup

By á-8497

Real Simple, December 2011

Hands-on Time: 30 min
Total Time: 30 min

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

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from realsimple.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. 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.

2. 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.