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Pork, Portobello Mushroom & Zucchini Noodle Soup with Sesame Seeds, plated

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Pork, Portobello Mushroom & Zucchini Noodle Soup with Sesame Seeds

  • 25 min
  • 2–6 servings
  • 579 kcal / serving

This light soup combines tender pork with mushrooms and crisp zucchini noodles for a comforting weeknight meal. The broth base braises flavors quickly, giving you a cozy dish in about 25 minutes.

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Ingredients

  • 32 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 clovegarlic
  • 1 (1 inch) pieceginger root
  • ¾ lblean ground pork
  • 2 capsportobello mushrooms
  • 1 mediumzucchini squash

From the pantry: black pepper, salt, sesame seeds, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil

Cookware

chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater (optional) · julienne peeler (optional) · ladle · measuring cups · measuring spoons · medium saucepan · stirring spoon · vegetable peeler

Directions

  1. Rinse the fresh produce and pat dry.
  2. Remove the mushroom stems and gills, then dice the caps and set them in a bowl.
  3. Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  4. Add a splash of oil, then crumble in the pork with a pinch of salt and pepper; cook until browned and crumbly, about 4–5 minutes.
  5. Peel and finely mince the ginger and garlic, then mix them into the bowl with the mushrooms.
  6. When the pork is browned, add the mushrooms, garlic, and ginger to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and become fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.
  7. Pour in the broth and soy sauce, stir to combine, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat; once boiling, reduce to a simmer for about 5 minutes to meld flavors.
  8. Trim the zucchini and use a peeler to create thin noodle ribbons; add them to the soup and stir to combine just before serving.
  9. Ladle the soup into bowls, drizzle with toasted sesame oil, and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Two tips

  • Prepare ahead: wash and chop the mushrooms and aromatics earlier in the day and keep in the fridge for a quicker finish.
  • Swap idea: use any neutral oil you have on hand and finish with a splash of additional soy if needed, or serve the soup with a side of crusty bread.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
579 kcal
Protein
45 g
Carbs
16 g
Fat
40 g
Fiber
3 g
Sodium
284 mg

Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.

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