Pork and Pickled Mustard Soup

Pork and Pickled Mustard Soup is a savory and tangy Chinese dish that combines tender pork slices with the unique flavor of pickled mustard greens. This comforting soup is not only low in carbs but also rich in umami, making it a perfect addition to any meal.

Pork and Pickled Mustard Soup
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Chinese
280 kcal

Ingredients

  • Pork tenderloin - 200 grams, thinly sliced
  • Pickled mustard greens - 100 grams, chopped
  • Chicken broth - 500 ml
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Ginger - 1 tsp, grated
  • Soy sauce - 1 tbsp
  • Sesame oil - 1 tsp
  • Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
  • White pepper - 1/2 tsp
  • Salt - to taste
  • Water - 200 ml

Steps

  1. In a pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant.
  2. Add the sliced pork tenderloin and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and water, then bring to a boil.
  4. Add the chopped pickled mustard greens, soy sauce, white pepper, and salt to taste. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Finish by stirring in the chopped green onions and let sit for 2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 280
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 6 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Water: 0.7 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, which supports muscle maintenance and repair.
  • Contains pickled mustard greens that are rich in vitamins and antioxidants.

Tags

ChineseLow CarbSoup