Cabbage and Pork Meatball Soup

Name: Cabbage and Pork Meatball Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: ½ pound ground pork; ¼ pound minced shrimp (4 to 6 large shrimp); ¼ cup finely diced water chestnuts; 1 tsp. soy sauce; ½ tsp. sugar; ½ tsp. salt; Pinch ground white pepper; 1 ½ Tbsp. cornstarch; 10 cups of Basic Chinese Chicken Stock (page 25 of The Healthy Wok Chinese Cookbook, or store bought); ½ head napa cabbage (cut into 1 inch pieces); 1 carrot (sliced); 2 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. sesame oil; 2 tsp. soy sauce

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:35min

With light, airy meatballs in a flavorful broth, this soup complements any Chinese meal. The minced water chestnut in the meatballs gives every bite a nice crunch. Serve with vermicelli or glass noodles for a complete meal. It’s perfect for cold weather, but can be enjoyed in any season.

Updated at: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:33:26 GMT