Thai Pork and Noodle Soup

This recipe calls for ground pork, which is one of my favorite budget-friendly meats. Recipe is from Real Simple.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons canola oil
• 2  scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
• 2  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh ginger (from a 1-inch piece)
• 1  lb ground pork
• 1⁄2 lb shiitake mushroom, stems discarded and caps thinly sliced
•  kosher salt
• 4  cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1  tablespoon fish sauce or 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 4  ounces wonton wrappers, sliced into 1/2-inch strips (about 10)
• 2  tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
•  sliced red chili peppers and cilantro leaf, for serving

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the scallion whites, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the pork and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes more.
2. Add the broth, fish sauce, and 2 cups water to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the wonton wrappers, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the lime juice. Serve with the scallion greens, chili peppers, cilantro, and lime wedges.