Miswa Soup

Name: Miswa Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 tbsp cooking oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced; 1/2 lb ground pork; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 cup sponge gourd, sliced; 2 oz miswa noodles; 2 tbsp green onions, chopped

A soothing noodle soup featuring delicate wheat noodles, savory ground pork, and tender patola in a garlic broth.

30 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 tbsp cooking oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
1/2 lb ground pork
2 tbsp fish sauce
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup sponge gourd, sliced
2 oz miswa noodles
2 tbsp green onions, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 1 tbsp cooking oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
2

Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 cup diced yellow onion, sauteing for 3 minutes until softened and aromatic.
3

Add 1/2 lb ground pork and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and cooked through with an internal temperature reaching 160 degrees F.
4

Stir in 2 tbsp fish sauce and pour in 6 cups chicken broth, bringing the liquid to a simmer.
5

Add 1 cup sliced sponge gourd and simmer for 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
6

Stir in 2 oz miswa noodles and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until soft.
7

Turn off the heat, garnish with 2 tbsp chopped green onions, and serve warm.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Miswa Soup reach?

For Miswa Soup, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of fish sauce in Miswa Soup?

The entry for Miswa Soup calls for 2 tbsp fish sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a squeeze of lime covers the salt and some of the savor. For a vegetarian version, use a mushroom-based soy sauce. Start with the same volume and adjust.

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground pork in Miswa Soup?

Yes. Use dark-meat ground chicken or turkey if you can, and add a teaspoon of oil per half pound, since pork brings fat that poultry does not. As written, the entry for Miswa Soup uses 1/2 lb ground pork.

Can I make Miswa Soup gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Miswa Soup is 2 oz miswa noodles. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Miswa Soup contain fish?

Yes: 2 tbsp fish sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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