PORK AND WATERCRESS SOUP

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I make this soup when I make a meal of egg foo young, lup chong(chinese sausage and rice. I make it with watercress as that is my husbands favorite but if not in the store then I use bok choy which is MY favorite veggie for the soup. You can make a big pot of this soup or small.. I make a smaller pot since its just the two of...

Provided by Shirley Makekau

Categories     Other Soups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 qt water more or less
1 thumb size fresh ginger smashed
3 to 4 chicken bouillon cubes
sea salt to taste
pork cutlet cut in small pieces
1 bunch watercress or bok choy cabbage
1 medium egg, well stirred up
shoyu sauce to taste
black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Put water in a pot and add the fresh smashed ginger and chicken bouillon. Cut the pork cutlet into small portions and add to the pot and then add salt. Let this boil to cook the pork . Remove the scum from the pork off the top until there is a clear broth.
  • 2. Wash the watercress or bok choy cabbage well and then slice which ever one you decide to use for the soup. Taste the broth to see if it needs more seasoning ( bouillon or salt). If the seasoning is ok then add the veggie of choice and cook in the broth for around 5 minutes ,, more or less. Add egg into the soup and cook a little while till egg is cooked. ( you can omit the egg if you like but we like it in the soup)
  • 3. when ready to serve laddle soup in a bowl and add the shoyu sauce and black pepper to taste.

Tamang Jyakob
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I can't wait to try this soup! It looks so delicious.


Dike Mercy-blessing
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and flavorful.


Doris Assumpta
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I'm not sure why, but my soup turned out really bitter. I think I might have used the wrong kind of watercress.


Ahosan Vai
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This soup is a little time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The flavor is amazing.


Bernard Loher
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add any vegetables you like, or even different types of meat.


Eren Jaeger
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This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Isah Ibrahim
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I really enjoyed this soup. The watercress added a nice brightness to the dish.


Florence Pearless
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover pork. It's also a very budget-friendly meal.


A M
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much water.


Rudy Carr
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It was hearty and flavorful, and the pork was cooked perfectly.


Emery Allen
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This soup was a little too bland for my taste. I think it could have used some more salt and pepper.


rashaad dingle
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I love the combination of pork and watercress in this soup. It's a unique and flavorful dish.


Minabell Chidinma
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I'm definitely going to be making it again.


Ayanna Charles
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I'm not a big fan of watercress, but this soup was surprisingly good. The pork broth was rich and flavorful, and the watercress added a nice peppery flavor.


Samsung Tablet
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I love that this soup is made with simple, healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Brodie Smith
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This soup was just what I needed on a cold winter day. It was warm and comforting, and the pork and watercress were a perfect combination.


xxghost xx01
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Hasnan Khan
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This pork and watercress soup was a hit with my family! The broth was flavorful and the pork was tender. I added some extra vegetables, like carrots and celery, to make it even more hearty.