Filipino Pork & Noodle Soup

Karen in MA (formerly OC)'s Note:

From Sam the Cooking Guy (LOVE him!) He says, "You know how those little Jewish grandmothers are famous for their chicken soup? The little Filipino grandmothers are no different - except it's pork. Which I suppose is considerably different when comparing to a Jewish soup - but it's easily as good!"

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ½ lb ground pork
• ½ large onion , diced
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• ¼ lb angel hair pasta
• 1 egg , scrambled
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
• fresh cilantro , chopped
• lime , wedges

Directions:

1. Sauté pork with garlic and onion in oil until fully cooked.
2. Add broth and pepper and bring to a boil.
3. Add noodles and pepper and bring to a boil.
4. When noodles are ready, reduce to a simmer and add soy and scrambled egg.
5. Allow to thicken slightly and serve - garnish with cilantro and fresh squeezed lime.

Reviews

[Chef*Lee]

This is amazing!!!!! I added a fresh jalapeno to the onion and garlic saute for a little heat. This was before I saw the 2 tsp pepper. I did 1 tsp pepper since I added the jalapeno. I will definitely make this again with the 2 tsp pepper because it gives such flavor to the dish!!! Thanks for a new favorite on Zaar!!! Loved it!!

[Vicki in CT]

Wonderful soup. I added 1/2 habenero pepper diced to the pork while cooking. I also added siricha sauce for some extra zip. Don't forget the lime and cilantro as this is really what makes this soup special.

[ChristyWF]

This was delicious and easy. I was dubious about trying it, but wanted something different than the usual chicken soup for a cold. I am so glad I did try it. It is clean, fragrant, and tastes very good. Try it! You'll like it!