Shanghainese Scallion and Pork Soup with Clear Broth

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A comforting clear broth soup with tender minced pork and aromatic scallions, highlighting simple Shanghainese flavors. This Chinese-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs minced pork shoulder, green onions, finely chopped, fresh ginger, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add 250 grams minced pork shoulder and 15 grams thinly sliced ginger, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the pork is lightly browned and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Pour in 1 liter chicken broth and 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes to develop flavor.
  3. Step 3: Add 4 finely chopped green onion stalks, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon white pepper. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the scallions are tender and the soup is aromatic.
  4. Step 4: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot as a light, soothing soup perfect for chilly days.

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