CHINESE HOMEMADE WATERCRESS AND FISH BALL SOUP

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My mom made this soup while I was growing up, plus I tweaked it here and there from other people who make soup. Wonderful flavor. You'll like this simple soup recipe.

Provided by hm2006

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 3h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds pork chops
water to cover
4 dried pitted dates
1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled
2 bunches fresh watercress
8 fried fish balls, or to taste
1 pinch salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place pork chops in a stockpot and pour in enough water to cover. Bring water to a boil. Remove from heat and rinse any residue on pork chops with cold water.
  • Return pork chops to stockpot and pour in enough cold water to take up twice the space as the pork chops. Bring water to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 3 hours.
  • Place dates in a bowl and pour in enough water to cover; soak for 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Stir dates and ginger into the stockpot; add watercress and fish balls and simmer for 10 minutes. Skim off any scum from the top of the soup; season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 142.3 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 49.6 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 485.2 mg, Sugar 18.3 g

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