Thai Meatball Soup

A great tasting Asian soup combining many different flavors!

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb ground pork
• 1⁄2 lb ground beef
• 1  tablespoon  very finely grated ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  roasted cumin powder
• 1  teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1  teaspoon sea salt
• 10  cups  homemade beef broth
• 6  baby bok choy, Tore Into Pieces
• 2  cups extra firm tofu, Small Cubes
• 2  cups shiitake mushrooms, Chopped
• 1  bunch scallion, Sliced Thin
• 4  tablespoons soy sauce
• 3  teaspoons fish sauce
• 16  ounces  japanese udon noodles
•  sriracha sauce (to garnish)

Directions

1. Place the first 8 ingredients into a large bowl and mix together well. Proceed by making 1/2" to 3/4" meatballs and set aside on a plate. In a large cast iron pot, add 3 Tbsp of olive oil and the meatballs. Cook on medium until browned all around, about 8 minutes.
2. Add the beef broth, bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Serve in a large bowl and top with plenty of Sriracha!
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