This Vietnamese Pork and
Watercress Soup tastes complex, but is utterly straightforward to make.
Makes
4 servings
Total Time
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Ingredients
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Good To Know
Watercress is native to Asia (and
Europe) so it’s not surprising to
find it throughout Asian recipes.
Instructions
Heat oil in a saucepan over
medium-high; add shallots,
sauté until softened, 3 minutes.
Stir in garlic and ginger; sauté
until softened, 3 minutes.
Add pork and cook, stirring to
break up pork, until browned,
5 minutes; season with salt and
pepper. Transfer pork mixture to
a bowl; discard drippings. Return
pork mixture to saucepan.
Add broth and fish sauce; bring
to a boil. Stir in watercress until
wilted; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in
lime juice before serving.
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Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 367
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 854mg 35%
% Daily Value*
Carbs 6g 2%
Protein 23g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
