Pork, Pepper and Rice Noodle Soup

Name: Pork, Pepper and Rice Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 6 - 8
Ingredients: 1 package ButcherBox.ca lean ground pork; 8 cups ButcherBox.ca organic seasoned chicken broth; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 4 oz Shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, thinly sliced; 2 medium carrots, diced (around 4 oz); 1 red bell pepper, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced; 3 green onions, thinly sliced, green and white parts separated; 6 oz flat rice noodles; 1/4 head Napa cabbage, thinly sliced (about 3 cups); 2 tbsp gluten free tamari sauce; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; for garnish/serving sriracha sauce & toasted sesame seeds; to taste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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6 - 8 people

00h 15

00h 25

This healthy weeknight meal brings together irresistible flavours in just 40 minutes. Think savoury pork, crunchy vegetables, filling noodles and a tangy broth. It’s family-friendly, keto friendly and completely customizable: feel free to swap out the pork for chicken, beef or any other ground meat you like!

Ingredients and Method

Ingredients

1 package ButcherBox.ca lean ground pork
8 cups ButcherBox.ca organic seasoned chicken broth
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 oz Shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, diced (around 4 oz)
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
3 green onions, thinly sliced, green and white parts separated
6 oz flat rice noodles
1/4 head Napa cabbage, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
2 tbsp gluten free tamari sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
for garnish/serving sriracha sauce & toasted sesame seeds
to taste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add in mushrooms, carrots, bell pepper, salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
Add garlic, ginger and whites from green onions, and cook, stirring, until softened, approx 2 to 3 minutes more.
Add ground pork, season with salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, breaking up the pork with a spoon and stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, 5 to 6 minutes.
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add rice noodles and cabbage, cooking until noodles are tender and cabbage is al dente - about 6 minutes.
Add tamari sauce and rice vinegar, stir to combine. Season with salt & pepper.
Serve in bowls, topped with greens from the onions, sesame seeds and a drizzle of sriracha, if desired.
*Cook's note - rice noodles will absorb liquid, so you may need to add water to re heat the soup.