Thai Meatball Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 lb ground lamb
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 tablespoon very finely grated ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon chinese five spice powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 10 cups homemade beef broth
• 6 baby bok choy, tore into pieces
• 2 cups extra firm tofu, small cubes
• 2 cups shiitake mushrooms, chopped
• 1 bunch scallion, sliced thin
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 teaspoons fish sauce
• 16 ounces japanese udon noodles
• sriracha sauce (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 place the first 8 ingredients into a large bowl and mix together well. proceed by making 1/2" to 3/4" meatballs and set aside on a plate. in a large cast iron pot, add 3 tbsp of olive oil and the meatballs. cook on medium until browned all around, about 8 minutes.
• 2 add the beef broth, bring to a boil and reduce heat. simmer for 20 minutes.
• 3 add the remaining ingredients and simmer for an additional 15 minutes. serve in a large bowl and top with plenty of sriracha!
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