All Over the Map Asian Noodle Soup

This easy soup uses Asian ingredients from several different countries. Soba Noodles from Japan, Fish Sauce from Vietnam, Soy Sauce from China and broth in a box that is Thai inspired. It’s rounded out with American Pork, and vegetables that are available in most any grocery store.

Since this soup is literally all over the map it is fair game to any kind of modification you would like. Change the meat, change the noodles (rice or ramen noodles would be good) to whatever you have or like. The same goes for the vegetables.

I found this broth at Aldi. It is not one of their regular items so it may not be there when you go. Take a hint from the label and you can probably add ginger, lime juice, fish sauce, and chili to chicken broth and get a similar result. (Yes, I did taste all of those flavors in the broth.)

The cooking times in the recipe will result in tender crisp vegetables. Adjust the time to your preference.

 

All Over the Map Asian Noodle Soup
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All Over the Map Asian Noodle Soup
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  1. Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a soup pot. Add the ground pork and cook until it is no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  2. Add the remaining oil to the pan and add the onions and carrots to the pan and cook for a few minutes until they are fragrant. Add the garlic and ginger and cook 2 minutes longer.
  3. Return the pork to the pan and add the broth, fish & soy sauce and lime juice. simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
  4. Give the soup a taste and add whatever you think it needs. Add the cabbage, red pepper, chilis and green onions. s\Simmer for 5 minutes or so.
  5. While the soup is cooking, prepare the noodles per the package directions. Add the cooked noodles to the soup and let everything get acquainted for another 5 minutes.
  6. Serve with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime. You could also add a splash of Sriracha if you like.
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Pot Sticker Soup

Pot Sticker Soup
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  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large soup pot. Add the onions, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes to the pot and cook stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or so, long enough for everything to get fragrant.
  2. Add the red curry paste and stir it into the onion mixture. Add the chicken stock and stir until the paste is well blended. Bring the mixture up to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook, covered for 15 - 20 minutes.
  3. Uncover the pot and add the vegetables. Simmer for a few minutes...about the time it takes to brown the pot stickers.
  4. In a large skillet heat the remaining oil over medium high heat. Add the pot stickers and cook until the flatter side is golden brown.Drop the browned pot stickers into the soup and continue to cook for another 5 minutes or so.
  5. Divide the pot stickers into 4 soup bowls. Ladle the rest of the soup evenly among the bowls. Garnish with sesame oil, sriracha sauce and the scallions. Serve.
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