Ingredients for Asian Meatball Soup
- 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup baby carrots, sliced
- 2 packages oriental flavor instant ramen noodles (excluding 2 of the seasoning packets)
- 1/2 cup sugar snap peas
- 1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped scallion
- 5 cups water
- 2 ramen noodle seasoning packets
Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion
Missing an ingredient for this Asian Meatball Soup? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.
How to Make Asian Meatball Soup
- **Prepare the Meatballs:** In a large bowl, thoroughly combine all meatball ingredients until well blended. (See ingredient list for specifics).
- **Shape the Meatballs:** Place the meatball mixture on a sheet of wax paper. Gently pat it into a 6-inch square. Cut the square into 36 small, even meatballs.
- **Cook the Carrots:** Bring 5 cups of water to a gentle boil in a 4- to 5-quart pot. Add 1 cup of chopped carrots. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until almost tender.
- **Add Meatballs and Broth Base:** Add the meatballs to the pot one at a time. Stir in the contents of two ramen noodle seasoning packets. Add 1 cup of chopped broccoli florets.
- **Simmer:** Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 6-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- **Add Noodles:** Break each ramen noodle block into 4 pieces and add them to the soup. Cook, stirring occasionally to separate the strands, for about 1 minute.
- **Finish the Soup:** Stir in 1/2 cup of sugar snap peas. Continue to boil gently for 2 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and the peas are bright green.
- **Season and Serve:** Stir in 1 teaspoon of sesame oil. Remove from heat. Garnish each bowl with chopped scallions and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
48 g
Sugar
18g
Fat
30g
Carbs
14g