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    Asian Pork and Noodle Soup

    Mar 20, 2018 · 13 Comments

    March 20, 2018 by Beth 13 Comments

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    The broth is what shines in this Asian Pork and Noodle Soup recipe. The molasses, cinnamon and fish sauce give so much flavor to the broth and, well, everything. It just tastes so rich. The depth that you get from the trifecta of ingredients reminds me of soy sauce. It’s definitely not the same flavor but it’s not a one-note flavor. It’s a symphony.

    Pork and long glass noodles are both signs of luck in Chinese culture so this Asian Pork and Noodle Soup is a perfect dish for the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year also goes by Chinese New Year or Tet in Vietnamese culture. It’s probably the biggest celebration of the year in Asian cultures. The party generally lasts for two weeks. The Chinese New Year has already passed for 2018 but I’m just getting around to posting my favorite recipe for this year.

    My son, Tyler, is at the age where he can appreciate some of the local celebrations. This year we went to see a few lion and dragon dances. I feel so lucky to live in a community that celebrates Chinese (and other Asian) cultures. There were so many festivals and events over the first two weeks of the year that we couldn’t possible attend them all. We were able to hit up a few Chinese celebrations this year but next year I want to check out the Vietnamese Tet Festival as well. I’m not as familiar with Vietnamese traditions but look forward to next year.

    soup with greens in white bowl

    This recipe is too good and way too easy to make to keep it solely for the New Year. The prep takes less than 5 minutes. No joke. You only need to chop the garlic and green onions. The rest takes place on the stove with minimal supervision. It’s really great during the week when time is super limited.

    I created this Asian Pork and Spinach recipe with the hopes of reintroducing sweet potato glass noodles. Luckily I was able to stomach them because they’re so freakin’ good. We’ve had it 3 times this week. This recipe makes me so happy. If you haven’t tried sweet potato glass noodles, this is the recipe. It’s a must try!

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    noodles and soup in white bowl with chopsticks
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    5 from 1 vote

    Asian Pork and Noodle Soup

    Asian Pork and Spinach Soup is a great way to celebrate the Lunar New Year or just for a fast and flavorful weeknight meal. It’s totally AIP/Paleo and can easily be made in less than 30 minutes. This recipe is allergy friendly (gluten, dairy, shellfish, nut, egg, and soy free) and suits the autoimmune protocol diet (AIP), and paleo diets.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American, Asian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 362kcal
    Author: Beth Chen

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound Ground Pork
    • 2 Garlic Cloves finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • Salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
    • Cinnamon Stick
    • 1 tablespoon Molasses
    • 1 teaspoon Fish Sauce
    • 4 cups Chicken Broth
    • 1 bunch Baby Spinach about 2 cups or 2.5 ounces
    • 4 Scallions thinly sliced
    • 8 ounces Sweet Potato Glass Noodles

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
    • Add pork, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and molasses then cook, stirring and breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, 5-8 minutes.
    • Add the ground cloves, cinnamon stick, broth and fish sauce then bring to a boil.
    • Reduce heat and simmer until flavors meld, 8–10 minutes.
    • Add noodles, scallions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are cooked, about 5 minutes.
    • Remove from the heat and add the spinach then stir to combine.
    • Season the soup with salt, to taste.
    • Divide noodles among bowls and ladle soup over.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1046mg | Potassium: 620mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg
    noodles, ground pork and spinach held up with chopsticks
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    1. Tina says

      May 19, 2020 at 7:26 pm

      5 stars
      This is so delicious ! My family loved it.

      Reply
      • Beth says

        May 20, 2020 at 8:55 pm

        I'm glad. Everyone loves those noodles!!

        Reply
    2. Jenny Ham says

      April 03, 2018 at 3:59 am

      'I'm a warrior.'

      Reply
      • Beth says

        April 03, 2018 at 10:45 pm

        Yes! Thanks for entering the giveaway.

        Reply
    3. Karen D says

      March 28, 2018 at 12:27 pm

      I'm a warrior

      Reply
      • Beth says

        March 28, 2018 at 9:58 pm

        Yes! Thanks for entering. Good luck.

        Reply
    4. Audrey Stewart says

      March 28, 2018 at 11:21 am

      'I'm an autoimmune warrior,' I have psoriasis and fibromyalgia. Stress makes it worse, but when I have a flare up, I get more stressed.

      Reply
      • Beth says

        March 28, 2018 at 10:00 pm

        I have issues with stress as well. It's a horrible cycle. Thanks for leaving the comment. Good luck on the giveaway.

        Reply
    5. Rust says

      March 28, 2018 at 2:04 am

      Those noodles and that dish looks so good! As for being a warrior, that would be my daughter. She fought a chronic illness for most of her life and won! She'd love this shirt - and so would I!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        March 28, 2018 at 10:08 pm

        Thanks so much. My family loves them!
        Your daughter sounds STRONG! Good luck on the giveaway.

        Reply
    6. Cynthia Tann says

      March 20, 2018 at 4:57 pm

      Where can i get sweet potato glass noodles? I want, no NEED to try this recipe!

      Reply
      • Beth says

        March 20, 2018 at 8:34 pm

        You NEED these noodles. They are so good. I usually buy them online. Here's the link - https://rstyle.me/n/crestbk94e
        Let me know what you think of the recipe. I hope you enjoy - Bon Aippetit!

        Reply
        • Rust says

          March 28, 2018 at 2:05 am

          Thank you for the link!

          Reply

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