Description
This fragrant soup is satisfying without being heavy. It can be served as a starter or a main dish.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 pound pork belly, sliced into thin slices
1 16–ounce carton firm tofu, cut into small 1/2″ dice
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon ginger, finely minced
1 pound watercress, thick stems removed, cut into 1″-2″ pieces
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a pot over medium heat, heat vegetable oil until barely shimmering.
Add sliced pork and sauté for 1 minute.
Add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the tofu and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the watercress and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the sesame oil. Taste and adjust for seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 492.25
- Sugar: 0.9 g.
- Sodium: 140.22 g.
- Fat: 42.32 g.
- Saturated Fat: 12.82 g.
- Carbohydrates: 7.4 g.
- Fiber: 1.51 g.
- Protein: 22.81 g.
- Cholesterol: 40.82 g.
Keywords: pork belly, tofu, watercress