PORK & RICE NOODLE SOUP

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My husband and I are crazy for the Korean noodle bowls at our favorite restaurant. I created this recipe to enjoy the same flavors in a quick and easy meal. You can find rice noodles in the Asian section of the grocery store.-Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 6h45m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs, cut into 1-inch cubes
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cans (13.66 ounces each) coconut milk
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
4 ounces uncooked thin rice noodles
2 cups frozen pepper strips, thawed
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first six ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., Add rice noodles, pepper strips and water chestnuts; cook 30-35 minutes longer or until noodles are tender. If desired, skim soup. Just before serving, stir in cilantro and lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 23g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 677mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.