Meatball Radish Soup
A comforting, light soup with tender homemade meatballs and sweet daikon radish in a savory broth, finished with fresh greens and green onions.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 22g

Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 medium daikon radish
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3 stalks green onions
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the 1 lb ground pork, 1 beaten egg, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix until just combined; do not overwork.
- 2
Peel the daikon and slice into 1/4 inch thick half-moons. Thinly slice the 3 green onions, separating white and green parts.
- 3
In a large pot, bring the 6 cups chicken broth to a boil over high heat. Add the daikon slices and white parts of green onions; reduce heat to medium and simmer until daikon is tender, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Wet your hands and form the pork mixture into 1 inch meatballs. Gently drop them into the simmering broth, one at a time.
- 5
Cook the meatballs for 8-10 minutes, until they float and are cooked through. Skim any foam that rises to the surface.
- 6
Stir in the 2 cups baby spinach and the remaining 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook until spinach wilts, about 1 minute.
- 7
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the green parts of the green onions. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Mixing bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
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