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Roast Pork Soup

This simple soup is found in stalls all over Asia and it’s quite quick to make. I had this all the time growing up–it’s the perfect way to use up leftover pork!

Tasty Team
Total Time

30 minutes

30 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

20 minutes

20 min

Roast Pork Soup
Total Time

30 minutes

30 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

20 minutes

20 min

Ingredients

for 2 servings

  • 8 oz dried thin egg noodles
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 4-inch knob fresh ginger, sliced
  • 2-ounce bag fried tofu
  • 5 heads baby bok choy, cleaned and leaves separated
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb char siu (Chinese BBQ pork), sliced
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fried garlic, for garnish

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 899
  • Fat 55g
  • Carbs 75g
  • Fiber 2g
  • Sugar 34g
  • Protein 42g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Fill a medium pot with 4 inches of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, drop in the egg noodles and stir for about 10 seconds, then drain.
  2. In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, water, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then add the tofu and bok choy and cook for 5 minutes, or until the bok choy is just tender. Season with the fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper.
  3. Divide the noodles between serving bowls, then add the char siu, bok choy, and tofu and pour in the broth. Garnish with the green onions and fried garlic.
  4. Enjoy!
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Roast Pork Soup