Chinese Lion's Head Soup

Name: Chinese Lion's Head Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 pound ground pork; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root; 0.25 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG); 1 teaspoon salt; 2 green onions, chopped and divided; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 head napa cabbage, cored and cut into chunks; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups water, or as needed; 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

Cabbage is simmered with home made pork meatballs in a light chicken broth. This is my family's version of lion's head soup and for me it is the best type of comfort food!

Updated at: Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:10:59 GMT