Fish Ball Noodle Soup

Name: Fish Ball Noodle Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 6 cups fish stock; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced; 12 oz Asian fish balls; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 4 heads baby bok choy, halved; 8 oz rice vermicelli noodles; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 4 scallions, sliced

A soothing Asian noodle soup featuring bouncy fish balls, tender rice vermicelli, and crisp baby bok choy in a savory ginger broth.

25 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 cups fish stock
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
12 oz Asian fish balls
2 tbsp soy sauce
4 heads baby bok choy, halved
8 oz rice vermicelli noodles
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
4 scallions, sliced

Instructions

1

Bring 6 cups fish stock and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2

Add 12 oz Asian fish balls to the pot, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 5 minutes until heated through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
3

Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 4 heads halved baby bok choy, and 8 oz rice vermicelli noodles, cooking for 3 minutes until noodles and vegetables are tender.
4

Remove from heat, stir in 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, and divide into serving bowls.
5

Garnish each bowl with 4 sliced scallions before serving.

Questions

Can I make Fish Ball Noodle Soup gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Fish Ball Noodle Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Fish Ball Noodle Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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